Field Restoration Practitioner – Ecology & Habitat Renewal

TREC Land Services; Wyndham; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TREC Land Services in Victoria is seeking a Restoration Practitioner to join teams delivering hands-on ecosystem restoration for councils, state departments, and private landowners across diverse bioregions.

The role involves weed management, planting, direct seeding, and site maintenance, with safety and teamwork at the forefront. Willingness to travel across Victoria and interstate is preferred, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake weed management and herbicide application.
• Experience with regeneration works including planting and direct seeding.
• Ability to identify native and exotic flora across vegetation types.
• Willingness to work in teams and outdoors in varying conditions with safety awareness.
• Willingness to travelwithin Victoria and interstate for projects.
• Interest in conservation and restoration ecology with a drive to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ecosystem management and restoration works in teams.
• Collaborate with local councils, government departments and landowners.
• Maintain safety records and contribute to site documentation.

Skills

Weed management

Herbicide application

Knapsack spraying

Chainsaw operation

Biomass control

Record keeping

Planting

Direct seeding

Site maintenance

Flora identification

Teamwork

OH&S awareness

Education

Conservation & Land Management degree

OHS Construction Induction Card

Driver's license + 4WD certification

Chainsaw certificate

ChemCert or ACUP

Job description

TREC Land Services in Victoria is seeking a Restoration Practitioner to join teams delivering hands-on ecosystem restoration for councils, state departments, and private landowners across diverse bioregions.

The role involves weed management, planting, direct seeding, and site maintenance, with safety and teamwork at the forefront. Willingness to travel across Victoria and interstate is preferred, with opportunities for professional development.