Conservation Field Technician

AboutUs

TheInfrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largestand most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’simportant assets and services while delivering amulti-million-dollar portfolio of projects.

ThisDirectorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of theCity’s sustainability program, as well as contributingheavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy,liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.

Aboutthe Position

Team Stirlingis seeking an experienced and safety conscious Conservation FieldTechnician to join our Parks and Sustainability Business Unit. Inthis role you will contribute to providing attractive, safe andwell-maintained parks, public spaces and environment for passiveand active recreation that enables quality urban life whileprotecting and conserving the natural environment.

KeyResponsibilities

Thesuccessful candidate will undertake driver and general labouringduties associated with development and maintenance works in naturalareas conservation. This role also undertakes some administrativeduties including plant start-up and shut down checks and reportingof plant defects.

If you thinkyou’ve got what it takes to be a part of Team Stirlingyou’ll share our commitment to enhancing choice, opportunityand prosperity for our community by:

• Being an enthusiastic team member with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrating a results driven attitude
• Representing the City in a positive and professional manner

AboutYou

In addition,to be considered for this role, you’ll possess the followingskills and/or qualifications:

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, Environmental Science or similar qualification or demonstrated field experience in a similar role.
• Experience in working with native plants and care control of natural areas.
• Considerable Experience in operating mowing equipment, hand tools and minor plant.

WhatWe Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Annual leave loading 
• The ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Amazing in-house canteen
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
• Free parking
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Moreabout Us

The City ofStirling is a diverse and thriving local government in WesternAustralia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, theCity is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce bysupporting work-life balance and offering opportunities forprogression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrateand support inclusion and diversity.

Weacknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, theWadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassionand respect towards all people and value people of all abilities,ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and culturalbackgrounds.

Howto Apply

Ifyou’re interested in this position, we want to hear from youso click ‘Apply’ now. If you have anyquestions about the position please contact Jo Saunders 92058840. 

Applicationsclose 4pm on Monday 26 February 2024, howeverplease be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidatesprior to the closing date.

Attachments:
- Conservation Field Technician PD 20231123.pdf