Ecological Weed Management Specialist

ULS Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ULS Group, a leading Victorian landscape and environmental contractor, is seeking an experienced Weed Management Specialist to deliver targeted weed control across wetlands, native vegetation reserves and commercial landscapes.

You will identify weed species, develop treatment programs and implement integrated weed management solutions, while providing technical advice to maintenance and construction teams and ensuring compliance with safety and ecological restoration objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced weed identification skills.
• Native vegetation knowledge.
• Experience in wetlands, bushland or ecological restoration.
• Strong herbicide knowledge and application experience.
• Ability to work independently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Weed and native vegetation identification.
• Selective herbicide application and integrated weed control.
• Vegetation assessments and monitoring.
• Development of weed management programs.
• Spray diary and compliance reporting.
• Environmental restoration and revegetation support.
• Technical advice to maintenance and construction teams.

Skills

Advanced weed identification

Native vegetation knowledge

Ecological restoration experience

Herbicide knowledge

Independent and safe work

Education

Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management

ChemCert or ACUP Accreditation

Chemical User Accreditation

White Card

Victorian Driver Licence

Job description

Join one of Victoria's leading landscape construction, maintenance and environmental contractors.

ULS Group is seeking an experienced Weed Management Specialist to deliver specialist weed control services across wetlands, native vegetation reserves, ecological restoration projects and commercial landscapes

About the role

You will be responsible for identifying weed species, developing treatment programs and delivering integrated weed management solutions across a diverse range of environmental and landscaped sites.

Key responsibilities

Weed and native vegetation identification

Selective herbicide application and integrated weed control

Vegetation assessments and monitoring

Development of weed management programs

Spray diary and compliance reporting

Environmental restoration and revegetation support

Technical advice to maintenance and construction teams

Skills & Experience

Advanced weed identification skills

Native vegetation knowledge

Experience in wetlands, bushland or ecological restoration

Strong herbicide knowledge and application experience

Ability to work independently and safely

About you

Advanced weed identification skills

Native vegetation knowledge

Experience in wetlands, bushland or ecological restoration

Strong herbicide knowledge and application experience

Ability to work independently and safely

Required Qualifications

ChemCert or ACUP Accreditation

Chemical User Accreditation

White Card

Victorian Driver Licence

Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management

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