Bush Regenerator

Workways Australia; South Lismore; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Employee Assistance program

Health insurance discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

Envite Environment, a division of Workways Australia, is seeking field-based staff for bush regeneration and revegetation projects in Lismore, NSW. The role involves manual labour, herbicide application, weed control, and erosion control within local restoration teams.

A White Card and driving licence are required, with a casual arrangement and close to 7:00 am–4:00 pm shifts. Applicants should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience or equivalent voluntary experience.
• Able to undertake manual labour and physically demanding tasks.
• Good communicator, effective at working independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding and ability to follow WHS policies and procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Reliable transport to be on time on site between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm daily.
• White Card - Construction industry OH&S.
• Proven experience working with weed control, bushland maintenance and bush regeneration and native plant identification relevant to New South Wales.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bush regeneration and revegetation projects in field-based settings.
• Perform herbicide application and manual weed work as required.
• Assist with erosion control and native plant restoration efforts.

Skills

1 year relevant experience

Manual labour

Good communicator

WHS compliance

Tool & equipment handling

Reliable transport

White Card (OH&S)

Weed control/bush regeneration

Native plant identification NSW

Education

Conservation & Ecosystem management qualification or higher

Agricultural chemicals distribution license

Tools

Current Driving License

White Card / Construction Induction

Police Check

Blue Card / Working with Children Check

Job description

Location - Lismore and surrounds, NSW

Contract type - Casual position available

About The Role

This position is field-based and involves working as part of our local restoration teams. The successful applicant will deliver bush regeneration and revegetation projects. Activities will include herbicide application, manual weed work, erosion control and revegetation.

About Us

Envite Environment, a division of Workways Australia - delivering best practice ecological restoration projects and services for a range of partners since 1993. Envite prides ourselves in working in high conservation value sites and delivering quality results in a timely manner. We have a positive social culture within the organisation, with training opportunities, staff development and flexible work arrangements.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience or equivalent voluntary experience
• Able to undertake manual labour and physically demanding tasks as required to support bush regeneration activities
• Good communicator, effective at working independently and as part of a team
• Understanding and ability to follow WHS policies and procedures
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Reliable transport to be on time on site between 7:00 am and 4:00pm daily.
• White card- Construction industry OH&S
• Proven experience working with weed control, bushland maintenance and bush regeneration and native plant identification relevant to New South Wales.

Licensing And Checks (Preferred/Willing To Obtain)

• Current Driving License
• Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card) or willing to get
• Police Check
• Blue Card/ Working with Children's Check (Where applicable)
• Qualifications in Conservation and Ecosystem management/ OR higher education
• Agricultural chemicals distribution control license

What We Will Also Offer You

• Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum.
• Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members.
• Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance.
• Access to lifestyle discounts through partnering organisations.
• A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities

Applications close on 07 December 2026 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples

Workways Australia is committed to diversity and invites applications from people who have a disability, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Island descent.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check as a pre-condition of employment.

Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.