Technician Ecology

• Fixed Term Full Time opportunity available (Up to October 2027, 9 day fortnight)
• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management
• LGE 4 ($58,062 per annum + superannuation)

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.

We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.

We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.

About the role

This position will undertake specialist natural area and waterway management including revegetation works, habitat management, fire management, waterway management, water quality monitoring, litter collection, weed management, soil assessment, erosion and sediment control, emergency response (fish kills/oil spills), propagation techniques and wildlife management (bat dispersals and monitoring).

About you

Mandatory requirements of this role include:

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management
• Current Manual Queensland “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• Current Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Licence
• Current Positive Notice Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Chainsaw / Polesaw Certificates
• Fire Fighter (Vegetation) or willingness and ability to obtain

Desirable

• Recreational Boat Licence or willingness and ability to obtain

You will have sound knowledge of natural area management including revegetation, weed and feral animal control techniques, on-ground fire management, erosion mitigation techniques and working knowledge of environmental practices and procedures, including the maintenance of associated plant and equipment.

You will have the capacity to work in natural areas and conduct revegetation, plant identification, fire and weed management and the ability to drive 4x4's and reverse trailers. 

Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.