Bush Regenerator

McArthur; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

McArthur in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced Bush Regenerator for a temporary full-time assignment with a local government organisation. You will work in bushland reserves, constructed wetlands and natural areas, carrying out weed control, planting and vegetation maintenance.

The role requires outdoor physical work, a safety-focused approach and teamwork, with the ability to complete field records and reports in line with WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' bush regeneration experience.
• White Card and AQF3 chemical accreditation.
• Current Class C drivers licence and ability to drive.
• Outdoor physical work capability and safety mindset.
• Ability to complete field records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bush regeneration and revegetation across natural areas.
• Removing and controlling weed species in reserves and wetlands.
• Identifying and reporting priority weeds in sites.
• Undertaking herbicide application and records.
• Planting, maintaining and monitoring native vegetation.
• Completing safety records and site documentation.
• Working safely in accordance with WHS requirements.

Skills

Bush regeneration

Weed control

Revegetation

Teamwork

Safety focus

Fieldwork

Record keeping

Education

Bush Regeneration qualification

AQF3 Chemical Accreditation

White Card

C class licence

Conservation / Land Management

Environmental Science related

Job description

Bush Regenerator | Local Government | Temporary Full-Time Assignment

McArthur is currently seeking an experienced Bush Regenerator for a temporary full-time assignment with a large local government organisation in Western Sydney.

This role is ideal for a hands-on field worker with strong experience in bush regeneration, weed control, planting, revegetation and natural area maintenance. You will be working as part of a small team across various sites within the local government area.

• End date: Friday, 7 May 2027
• Hours: 38 hours per week
• Work pattern: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm
• Employment type: Temporary assignment

About the role

The successful candidate will assist with professional bush regeneration activities across bushland reserves, constructed wetlands and natural areas. Duties will include weed removal, herbicide application, planting, revegetation, vegetation monitoring, wetland maintenance and general natural area restoration.

The position involves outdoor physical work and requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork and environmental care.

Key duties may include:

• Carrying out bush regeneration and revegetation works across natural areas
• Removing and controlling weed species in bushland reserves and constructed wetlands
• Identifying and reporting priority weeds
• Undertaking herbicide application and completing herbicide records
• Planting, maintaining and monitoring native vegetation
• Supporting the maintenance of constructed wetlands and natural areas
• Assisting with site preparation, planting and general regeneration works
• Completing required documentation, reports and safety records
• Working safely in accordance with WHS requirements
• Relevant qualification in Bush Regeneration, Conservation and Land Management, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or similar
• White Card / General Construction Induction Card
• AQF3 Chemical / Pesticide Application Accreditation
• Current Class C driver's licence
• Ability to complete physical outdoor field work
• Strong understanding of weed control, herbicide use and natural area maintenance
• Chainsaw ticket
• MR licence
• Previous local government or council experience

About you

You will be reliable, safety-focused and comfortable working outdoors in a team environment. You will have practical bush regeneration experience and be confident identifying weeds, using herbicide safely, completing field records and working across natural areas, bushland reserves and wetland environments.

To be considered, applicants must meet the essential criteria, particularly the required 12 months' bush regeneration experience, relevant qualification, AQF3 chemical accreditation, White Card and current C class licence. These align with the uploaded position description requirements.