Conservation / Bush Regeneration Field Officers

Environmental Jobs; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gecko Environment Management on the NSW Central Coast is seeking casual conservation field officers. The role focuses on ecological restoration, site management and learning restoration ecology skills including bush navigation, mapping, GPS use and flora ID.

Ideal candidates will be completing or have completed Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, with chemical handling certification and white card, plus bush regeneration experience and 4x4 driving. Own transport required.

Qualifications

• Completed or completing TAFE Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
• Current AQF III Chemical use certification.
• WHS Construction Industry White Card.
• Minimum two-day availability; preferably 3-5 days.
• Own transport and punctual and reliable.
• 3-6 months experience in bush regeneration.
• Excellent Flora ID skills or willingness to gain.
• Chainsaw qualifications and experience.
• 4x4 driving experience.
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bush regeneration and restoration projects on Central Coast sites.
• Develop skills in flora/fauna identification, site management, mapping, GPS and GIS usage.

Skills

Bush navigation

Flora ID

GPS usage

Punctual & reliable

Teamwork

Education

TAFE Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AQF III Chemical use certification

WHS Construction Industry White Card

3-6 months bush regeneration experience

Tools

GPS device

GIS software

Chainsaw

4x4 vehicle handling

Job description

Gecko Environment Management is an ecological restoration and consulting company based on the Central Coast NSW for over 20 years. Our work is primarily throughout the NSW Central Coast and Hornsby regions within our beautiful local National Parks and Council reserves.

We are seeking to employ casual conservation field officers.

At the core of this role is the opportunity to develop knowledge of local flora, fauna and ecology, site management, as well as essential restoration ecology skills including bushland navigation, field use of mapping software, GPS use, threatened species identification and management.

We offer an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all team members that want to both continue learning and contribute to our knowledge.

We have implemented all the conditions of the Gardening and Landscape Services Award 2010 whilst offering competitive above award remuneration.

• Completed or completing TAFE Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or higher
• Current AQF III Chemical use certification
• WHS Construction Industry Whitecard
• Minimum two-day availability. Preferably 3-5 days availability
• Must have own transport and be punctual and reliable.
• 3 to 6 months experience in the bush regeneration industry
• Excellent Flora ID skills or a desire to gain excellent Flora ID skills
• Chainsaw qualifications & experience
• 4×4 driving experience
• Familiarity with the use of GPS and GIS