Bush Regeneration Field Officer

Bushy Landscapes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Supervisor support

Plant knowledge development

Career progression

Job summary

BUSHY Landscapes is seeking an experienced bush regenerator to join our team, ideally available 4–5 days per week. You’ll work across council reserves and private bushland in Greater Sydney, contributing to ongoing restoration projects under supervision.

Key tasks include hand weeding, herbicide application, plant identification, and keeping site records. The role requires a valid NSW driver’s license, Construction White Card, and fitness for outdoor work in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of Sydney native plants and common environmental weeds.
• Understanding of bush regeneration principles and weed control methods.
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence and a Construction White Card.
• Able to work early starts outdoors in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bush regeneration works, including selective hand weeding, herbicide application and follow-up weed control.
• Identify native plants and weeds, protecting native seedlings and encouraging natural regeneration.
• Assist with revegetation, planting and establishment works where required.
• Contribute to accurate site records, including work completed, herbicide use and before-and-after photographs.
• Safely use and care for tools, equipment and work vehicles, and follow site hygiene procedures.
• Work respectfully around the public and represent BUSHY professionally when speaking with clients, council staff and community members.

Skills

Plant identification

Weed control

Ecological restoration

Site record keeping

Equipment handling

Education

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AQF3 ChemCert accreditation

First Aid training

Construction White Card

NSW Driver's Licence

Job description

BUSHY Landscapes is seeking an experienced bush regenerator to join our team, ideally available 4–5 days per week. You’ll work across council reserves and private bushland in Greater Sydney, contributing to ongoing restoration projects under supervision.

Key tasks include hand weeding, herbicide application, plant identification, and keeping site records. The role requires a valid NSW driver’s license, Construction White Card, and fitness for outdoor work in varied weather.