Casual Bush Regenerator Labourer

Cumberland Plain Regeneration; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Plain Regeneration (CPR) – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking casual labourers for bush regeneration and horticulture work across western Sydney. You will assist with weed removal, planting, and watering while using small plant equipment in varied bushland settings and weather conditions.

Requirements include a current driver’s licence with own transport, reliability, ability to follow instructions, and a willingness to work Monday to Friday for at least four days.

Qualifications

• Must have current driver’s licence and own transport.
• Reliable and proactive; able to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work in varied bushland settings and weather conditions.
• Able to work in a team and four days per week (Mon–Fri).
• Certificate in chainsaw operations and conservation/ecosystems management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist chainsaw operator with tree/weed preparation and dragging debris.
• Planting and watering.
• Use of small plant equipment (brush cutter, auger, reciprocating saw).
• Weed removal with secateurs, loppers, mattock, pull saw, etc.
• Must have a current driver’s licence and transport.
• Physical fitness to work in challenging environments and weather.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate in chainsaw operations

Certificate in Conservation & ecosystems management

Working with children’s check

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush cutter

Reciprocating saw

Auger

Secateurs

Loppers

Mattock

Job description

Cumberland Plain Regeneration – Sydney CBD NSW

Casual labourers required for Bush Regeneration/Horticulture industry

Cumberland Plain Regeneration (CPR) established in 2019 providing bush regeneration services to the western Sydney area and the Cumberland Plain in particular.

The role requires working in a variety of bushland settings and weather conditions. Our team utilises different methods of weed removal ranging from hand weeding to chainsaw use. Work sites span western Sydney from Camden, Penrith, Glenorie, and Casula therefore having your own transport is essential. Applicants must be reliable, proactive, and be able to follow instructions.

Duties include but not not limited to:

• Assist chainsaw operator with tree/weed preparation & dragging debris
• Planting and watering
• Use of small plant equipment, i.e., brush cutter, auger, reciprocating saw
• Weed removal using secateurs, loppers, mattock, pull saw etc.
• Current drivers’ licence and transport
• Physical fitness with the ability to work in challenging environments & weather conditions
• Ability to follow instruction
• Must be able to work within a team environment
• Availability to work a minimum of 4 days, Monday to Friday
• Certificate in chainsaw operations
• Certificate in Conservation & ecosystems management
• Working with children’s check

Casual hourly rate: $33.05 (Gardening & Landscaping award: MA000101)