Natural Area Officer

Workpac Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super paid on all hours

My Benefits access with Wellbeing Hub

Job summary

The Natural Area Officer position with WorkPac Group in Mackay, QLD focuses on vegetation management across foreshores, reserves and natural public spaces, helping maintain clean, safe and well-presented areas for the community.

You will carry out maintenance, operate whipper snippers and equipment, apply herbicides with safety procedures, and report issues to keep public spaces safe and attractive. Monday to Friday, with supportive team and benefits.

Qualifications

• HR driver's licence is required.
• Experience in vegetation management or grounds maintenance.
• Experience using whipper snippers and similar equipment.
• Herbicide application experience is highly regarded.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out vegetation management across foreshores, reserves and natural areas.
• Performing weeding and general grounds maintenance.
• Operating whipper snippers and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Applying herbicides in line with safety procedures and relevant requirements.
• Maintaining public spaces and helping control unwanted vegetation.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues as required.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

HR license

Vegetation management

Grounds maintenance

Whipper snipper use

Herbicide application

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Our client is seeking a reliable Natural Area Officer to join their team in Mackay. This role focuses on vegetation management across foreshores, reserves and natural public spaces, helping maintain clean, safe and well-presented areas for the community.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carrying out vegetation management across foreshores, reserves and natural areas.
• Performing weeding and general grounds maintenance.
• Operating whipper snippers and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Applying herbicides in line with safety procedures and relevant requirements.
• Maintaining public spaces and helping control unwanted vegetation.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues as required.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.

What You Will Need

• Current HR driver's licence.
• Experience in vegetation management, grounds maintenance, parks and gardens or a similar role.
• Experience using whipper snippers and other vegetation management equipment.
• Herbicide application experience is highly regarded.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Whats in It for You?

• Supportive team environment with on-the-job training.
• Super paid on all hours.
• Access to My Benefits, including major retailer discounts, the Wellbeing Hub and special offers through our partnership with Flare.

Natural Area Officer

• $34.96 per hour + Super + Penalties
• Monday to Friday
• Location: Mackay, QLD

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.