Field-Based Natural Areas Specialist

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 68.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Natural Areas Officer to protect, restore and enhance our natural landscapes across the Mackay region. You will work outdoors in a small field‑based team on beaches, bushland and reserves, performing vegetation management, habitat restoration and maintenance duties.

The role involves occasional after‑hours work and local travel, contributing to environmental health and Council’s image. A strong safety focus and ability to work in varied weather are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in weed control and vegetation restoration.
• Current C class driver licence or interstate equivalent.
• Construction White Card (General Construction Induction Training).
• Operate and maintain chainsaws – Level 1.
• Chemical Accreditation (AQF3).
• Strong communication and client service skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Undertaking vegetation management, habitat restoration and weed control across natural areas.
• Assist with maintenance of natural area infrastructure and assets.
• Operate small plant and power tools relevant to natural area management.
• Maintain daily records, pre‑start checklists and work orders using technology.
• Collaborate with team members, contractors, volunteers and community groups.
• Contribute to scheduled maintenance, project works and emergency response.

Kenntnisse

Weed control

Vegetation restoration

Habitat restoration

Teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management

Construction White Card

Driver Licence C (QLD)

ACDC Commercial Operators Licence

Chemical Accreditation AQF3

Tools

Chainsaws – Level 1

Jobbeschreibung

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Natural Areas Officer to protect, restore and enhance our natural landscapes across the Mackay region. You will work outdoors in a small field‑based team on beaches, bushland and reserves, performing vegetation management, habitat restoration and maintenance duties.

The role involves occasional after‑hours work and local travel, contributing to environmental health and Council’s image. A strong safety focus and ability to work in varied weather are essential.