Environmental Operative

Careers at Council; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Training courses

Study assistance

Central Liverpool CBD location

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking an Environmental Operative to support Environment Operations by carrying out natural area and environment operation works, including vegetation maintenance, waterway care, and biosecurity.

You will operate plant and equipment, maintain records, and ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently, working with a team and following directions from the team leader.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to supervise volunteers and community groups

Responsibilities

• Carry out natural area and environment operation works relating to maintenance of vegetation communities, waterways, water urban design, fire mitigation and biosecurity.
• Operate relevant plant and equipment, maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed safely and to standards.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Teamwork & independent work

Volunteer supervision

Education

Conservation & Ecosystem Management Certificate III

AQF Level 3 Accreditation

Class (C) Drivers Licence

Job description

WHY US:
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS
1 X Permanent Full-Time 36 hours, 4 days/week $76,034.68 to $83,067.44 + super

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Environmental operative to work as part of a team and follow directions given by the team leader in providing support to Environment Operations Coordinator and Project Officers. You will carry out natural area and environment operation works relating to the reactive and ongoing maintenance of various vegetation communities, water ways, water urban sensitive design, fire mitigation and Biosecurity.

You will operate relevant plant and equipment, maintain accurate records and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council and industry standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, contributing to environmental outcomes and being part of a practical, team-focused environment.

ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:

• Conservation & Ecosystem Management Certificate III or equivalent
• Class (C) Drivers Licence
• Accreditation and experience in chemical application handling and storage, equivalent to AQF Level 3
• Experience in Bush Regeneration
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to supervise volunteers and community groups
• Experience in native plant identification, especially the Threatened Ecological Communities of the Western Sydney Region
• The identification of weed species and their treatment by industry standard techniques
• Water Urban Sensitive Design maintenance (Willing to learn)

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check

CLOSING 8PM 15th October

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au