Conservation Field Officer: Bush Regeneration & Ecology

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 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.