Land and Conservation Field Technician

HCB Rural and Land Management; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

HCB Rural and Land Management – Singleton NSW is offering roles focused on hands-on land management and conservation across outdoor environments. The team works on weed control, fencing, tree planting, erosion control and bush regeneration, with a strong emphasis on safety and training.

Ideal applicants will have a current driver’s license, White Card, and a willingness to obtain AQF3 Chemical Use accreditation. Roles require readiness to travel to Singleton for work and to pass a medical.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current drivers license and reliable transport.
• White Card and chemical use accreditation required or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to pass Order 45 medical and comply with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform land management and conservation tasks.
• Weed control, monitoring and maintenance activities.
• Operate heavy equipment and rural fencing tasks.
• Maintain property and track infrastructure on site.

Skills

Driver's license

Chainsaw training

Heavy equipment operation

Rural fencing

4WD/RTV operation

Bush regeneration

Education

Construction Industry White Card

AQF3 Chemical Use accreditation

Tools

Chainsaws/brush cutters

Tractors/excavators/skid steer

Job description

HCB Rural and Land Management – Singleton NSW

Our business, HCB Rural and Land Management, has current opportunities for persons looking for a career in the fields of land management and conservation work.

If you enjoy working in the great outdoors and have a passion for hands on environmental and land management work then this could be the career move for you. We are looking to employ persons who will compliment and enhance our existing team.

We are located in Singleton, NSW, working and operating in an area with diversity of industries including coal mining, agriculture, National Parks and biodiversity offset area management.

We provide a variety of services to rural landholders, mining companies, commercial businesses and NPWS including:

• Weed control, monitoring and strategic management plans
• Rural and commercial fencing
• Tree planting and bush regeneration
• Erosion control
• Property maintenance
• Bushfire mitigation, including trail maintenance

Previous experience in similar work, good work ethic and an appreciation for the challenges and of course the benefits of working in the great outdoors are attributes that will be highly considered. Employees are remunerated based on current skill levels and progressively, according to skills demonstrated and time in service. There is always opportunity to train and grow.

Current drivers license and reliable transport

5 day, Monday to Friday availability

Construction Industry White Card or a willingness to obtain

Current AQF3 Chemical Use accreditation or a willingness to obtain

Ability to pass an Order 45 medical, required on NSW mine sites. This includes conformance to strict drug, alcohol and non-smoking policies.

An understanding of risk management practices and working under safe work procedures/polices

Preferred Role Requirements:

Experience across a range of land management and conservation tasks which could include weed control, weed identification, land rehabilitation, fencing, sediment control, vertebrate pest management, slashing, bush regeneration, bushfire mitigation, track maintenance and property inspections

Current accredited chainsaw training

Experience in the operation of chainsaws/brush cutters

Experience in the operation of heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, skid steer loader, mulcher and slasher

Experience in rural fencing

Experience in operating 4WD and RTV vehicles

A basic understanding of maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment

All employees undertake a trial period to confirm a person's skill base, experience and general suitability for the role and integration with the HCBRLM team.

Please be clear that the business is located in Singleton, NSW and if not living locally employees must be prepared to travel to Singleton for work daily.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.