Bushcare Officer

Georges River Council; Georges River Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in New South Wales is seeking a passionate Bushcare Officer to work within their City Technical Services team. The role involves managing bushland reserves, engaging in ecological restoration, and coordinating with the bush regeneration crew. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in bush regeneration and land management. The position offers a salary range of $70,180.26 - $81,309.63 per annum with additional benefits like a 9-day fortnight and health programs.

Benefits

Temporary or Permanent full-time position

9-day fortnight

Health and Wellbeing paid leave

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging Options

Ongoing education and resources

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in ecological restoration including assisted regeneration and revegetation.
• Demonstrated experience in bush regeneration, conservation, and land management.
• Willingness to work without supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-ground bushland maintenance and conservation efforts.
• Manage and enhance natural bushland reserves.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes.

Skills

Plant identification skills – native and exotic

Physical fitness for bush regeneration tasks

Written and verbal communication skills

Customer service commitment

Education

Certificate III Conservation and Land Management

First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

ACDC Spray licence or Chemcert

Class C Driver's Licence

Job description

Are you passionate about ecological restoration and working hands‑on with bush regeneration? Georges River Council is seeking a dedicated Bushcare Officer to join our City Technical Services team in Mortdale, where you'll work closely with our bush regeneration crew to protect and enhance local natural areas.

Multiple Full-Time Roles | $70,180.26 - $81,309.63 per annum + 12% Superannuation

About the Role

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be part of a small dynamic team responsible for managing and enhancing our natural bushland reserves. You’ll play a key role in delivering on‑ground bushland maintenance, rehabilitation and conservation efforts to restore our natural areas.

We’re looking for someone with a relevant qualification and demonstrated experience in ecological restoration including assisted regeneration, revegetation and large‑scale weed control. You will also bring a customer focused approach and can‑do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. You're someone who is knowledgeable in bush regeneration, conservation, and or land management.

What We Offer

• Temporary, Full‑Time - 76 hours per fortnight (12 months) OR
• Permanent, Full‑Time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $70,180.26 - $81,309.63 per annum plus 12% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Enjoy a 9‑day fortnight
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing education and resources

The successful candidate will have

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management (Natural Area Restoration) or equivalent experience
• ACDC Spray licence or Chemcert
• Strong plant identification skills – native and exotic across a range of ecosystem types
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of ecological restoration including assisted regeneration, revegetation and large‑scale weed control
• Experience in bush regeneration, conservation and land management
• Willingness and ability to work in various locations throughout LGA to complete bush regeneration and weed management activities
• Demonstrated physical fitness/capacity to perform repetitive bush regeneration, maintenance and revegetation tasks
• Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the coordination of volunteer programs and activities
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Fiona O'Brien, Team Leader Bushcare on 02 9330 6163.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people‑focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.

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