Job Description

About the business

Biodiversity Australia is a leading Environmental Management Consulting business focused on sustainable partnerships, economic management, and ecological balance. Proudly Indigenous owned, our head office is on the Gold Coast, with regional offices in the Western Downs, North Queensland, and the Northern Territory. Join us and work with a team that values client success, teamwork, and integrity.

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Vegetation Management team in South East Queensland.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Vegetation Field Team Member to lead teams on numerous sites across South East QLD.

This position will be full time and support a team of Vegetation Field Team Members, working across various aspects of land conservation including weed control, planting and equipment maintenance.

These roles are always in the field therefore you must be happy to work in a variety of weather conditions.

We will provide you with ongoing mentoring and support to help you achieve your career goals and unleash your true passion for Land Management.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• 3-5 years' experience as a Senior Field Team Member in vegetation, land or weed management
• Minimum Certificate III in Conservation/Land Management/Horticulture or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) Licence
• Experience in identifying native flora and invasive species
• Relevant tickets or experience with the operation and maintenance of equipment such chainsaws, brush-cutters, mowers and tractors
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Open/unrestricted Drivers Licence
• Willingness to undergo a police check and/or drug and alcohol screening
• Map-reading skills
• Own reliable vehicle or ability to get to sites
• Mature attitude, responsible and able to work unsupervised
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to a strong safety culture
• Be physically fit and able to undertake labour intensive work in hot conditions

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

The interview process will commence immediately, so we encourage all interested persons to apply without delay. Only applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.