Job Description

About the business

Biodiversity Australia is a proudly Indigenous-owned, Environmental Management Consultancy focused on building sustainable partnerships, supporting economic growth, and promoting ecological balance.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting casual opportunity available for a Vegetation Management Field Team Member based across in Rockhampton.

You’ll work on a variety of land conservation projects, including chemical spraying of roadsides and protected areas, as well as weed control, revegetation planting, and maintenance activities.

This is a fully field-based role, requiring resilience and a positive attitude towards working in a variety of weather conditions.

We offer ongoing mentoring and support to help you achieve your career goals and grow your passion for land management.

About you

• To be successful in this role, the following are highly regarded but not essential:
• Certificate in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, or similar
• Experience or interest in identifying native flora and invasive species
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) Accreditation

Relevant tickets or experience operating and maintaining equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, and brush-cutters

The following are essential:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Ability to pass a police check and regular drug and alcohol screening
• Mature attitude, responsible and able to work unsupervised
• Physically fit and willing to undertake labour intensive work
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to a strong safety culture

Biodiversity Australia is proud to be a 100% Indigenous owned business and is committed to providing employment opportunities for the Indigenous community. Indigenous applicants are strongly 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 will be contacted.