Bush Regenerators

Charterhouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities within local govt

Short-to-long term contracts

Job summary

Charterhouse are partnered with multiple local councils across Sydney to support bush regeneration projects. We are seeking Bush Regenerators to restore local bushlands, control weeds and perform ecological restoration, across Western Sydney, Inner West and CBD.

Responsibilities include maintaining bushland, operating ground vehicles and reporting hazards. Ideally you have 1+ year in bush regeneration, a relevant certificate and a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in bush regeneration, 1 year+.
• Knowledge of bushland issues, best practices and trends.
• Certificate in Bushland Regeneration or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• ChemCert accreditation (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Maintain bushland and wetlands to agreed standards.
• Assess work requirements and select suitable tools and materials.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Operate brush cutters, chainsaws, mowers and related equipment.
• Record work details and assist volunteer groups.
• Collect endemic seed for propagation and conduct revegetation work.
• Develop and maintain tracks, zones and firebreaks as needed.
• Assist with hazard reduction and weed management.

Skills

Bush regeneration experience

Bushland knowledge

Drivers Licence

ChemCert accreditation

Education

Certificate in Bushland Regeneration

Job description

Bush Regenerators - Local Government

Location: Sydney Area (multiple positions; Western Sydney, Inner West and CBD)

Type: Contracts (lengths vary up to 12 months)

Pay: $36 - 45ph + super

Hours: 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)

About the Role

Charterhouse are partnered with multiple local councils across Sydney supporting with bush regeneration. We are on the lookout for Bush Regenerators to support with restoration of local bushlands, including weed control and ecologic restoration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all bushland and wetland areas to agreed standards.
• Organise and assess work requirements to ensure the selection of the most appropriate tools, equipment and materials required to undertake the tasks
• Identify, report and take corrective actions to all hazards within the work area.
• Operate plant & equipment including brush cutters, chainsaws, mowers, etc.
• Report plant & equipment faults.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of works as required.
• Provide assistance and/or technical support to Bushcare or Community Volunteer groups when required.
• Collection of endemic seed for propagation.
• Carry out of revegetation and restoration planting / watering.
• Construction & maintenance of bushfire, bushland, etc. zones, tracks & trails, as required.
• Participate in Hazard Reduction activities, as required.
• Identification and management of weed infestations and sources
• Reporting & removal of rubbish, debris and / or other extraneous material found within Bushland areas.

About You

• Experience in bush regeneration, 1 year+
• Current knowledge and understanding of Bushland related issues, best practices and trends
• Certificate in Bushland Regeneration, Natural Area Restoration, Conservation and Land ManagementOR equivalent
• Drivers Licence
• ChemCert accreditation (or willing to obtain)

What's on Offer

• Short-to-long term contracts, with possibility of permanent
• 35 - $45ph + super
• Growth opportunities within local government