Conservation / Bush Regeneration Field Officers

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Gecko Environment Management, based on the Central Coast NSW, seeks casual conservation field officers to support ecological restoration projects across NSW Central Coast and Hornsby regions. You will gain hands‑on experience with local flora and fauna, site management, mapping, GPS, and threatened species work, joining a learning‑oriented, inclusive team.

Essential criteria include a Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (or higher), a chemical use certificate, a White Card, valid

Qualifications

• 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
• Must have own transport and be punctual and reliable
• A current driver's license
• 3 to 6 months experience in the bush regeneration industry

Skills

Flora ID

GPS use

GIS

Own transport

Punctual & reliable

Driver's license

Education

TAFE Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AQF III Chemical use certification

WHS Construction Industry Whitecard

Current driver’s license

Tools

4x4 driving experience

Chainsaw qualifications

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.

Essential Criteria

• 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 availablity
• Must have own transport and be punctual and reliable.
• A current drivers license
• 3 to 6 months experience in the bush regeneration industry

Desirable Criteria

• Excellent Flora ID skills or a desire to gain excellent Flora ID skills
• Chainsaw qualifications & experience
• 4×4 driving experience
• Familiarity with use of GPS and GIS

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