Field Officer - Bush Regeneration

Bushy Landscapes; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above-award pay

Supervisor support

Plant knowledge development

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

BUSHY Landscapes is seeking an experienced bush regenerator to join our team, ideally available 4–5 days per week. You’ll work across council reserves and private bushland in Greater Sydney, contributing to ongoing restoration projects under supervision.

Key tasks include hand weeding, herbicide application, plant identification, and keeping site records. The role requires a valid NSW driver’s license, Construction White Card, and fitness for outdoor work in varied weather.

Formación

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of Sydney native plants and common environmental weeds.
• Understanding of bush regeneration principles and weed control methods.
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence and a Construction White Card.
• Able to work early starts outdoors in varied weather.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out bush regeneration works, including selective hand weeding, herbicide application and follow-up weed control.
• Identify native plants and weeds, protecting native seedlings and encouraging natural regeneration.
• Assist with revegetation, planting and establishment works where required.
• Contribute to accurate site records, including work completed, herbicide use and before-and-after photographs.
• Safely use and care for tools, equipment and work vehicles, and follow site hygiene procedures.
• Work respectfully around the public and represent BUSHY professionally when speaking with clients, council staff and community members.

Conocimientos

Plant identification

Weed control

Ecological restoration

Site record keeping

Equipment handling

Educación

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

AQF3 ChemCert accreditation

First Aid training

Construction White Card

NSW Driver's Licence

Descripción del empleo

18h ago , from NRMJobs Environmental Jobs

BUSHY Landscapes is seeking an experienced bush regenerator to join our team, ideally available 4–5 days per week. We’re looking for someone with sound plant identification skills, practical weed control experience and a strong interest in ecological restoration.

Working across council reserves and private bushland throughout Greater Sydney, you’ll contribute to ongoing restoration projects alongside knowledgeable supervisors and a supportive crew.

About the role

• Carry out bush regeneration works, including selective hand weeding, herbicide application and follow-up weed control.
• Identify native plants and weeds, protecting native seedlings and encouraging natural regeneration.
• Assist with revegetation, planting and establishment works where required.
• Contribute to accurate site records, including work completed, herbicide use and before-and-after photographs.
• Safely use and care for tools, equipment and work vehicles, and follow site hygiene procedures.
• Work respectfully around the public and represent BUSHY professionally when speaking with clients, council staff and community members.

About you

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Good working knowledge or willingness to learn Sydney’s native plants and common environmental weeds.
• An understanding of bush regeneration principles and how to choose appropriate weed control methods around native vegetation.
• A current driver’s licence valid in NSW and a Construction White Card.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early starts and physical work across varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Ideally available to work 4–5 days per week.
• Current AQF3 ChemCert accreditation, First Aid training and experience using bush regeneration equipment are highly regarded.

What BUSHY offers

• Above-award pay, based on experience and qualifications.
• Support from experienced supervisors, with opportunities to develop your plant knowledge and practical skills.
• Opportunities to gain experience across our wider horticulture, landscaping and ecological work.
• Room to progress into greater responsibility as the team grows.

About BUSHY

BUSHY Landscapes is a multidisciplinary practice bringing together bush regenerators, horticulturists, landscapers, ecologists and designers. We work to restore ecological health and strengthen people’s connection with their local environment, from bushland reserves to residential gardens.

Based in Castle Cove on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, we work with councils, private landholders and commercial clients across Greater Sydney. Our approach combines ecological knowledge with practical on-ground experience to care for both natural and built environments.