Natural Area Officer

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 40.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Super paid on all hours

On-the-job training

Benefits access

Descripción de la vacante

WorkPac is seeking a Natural Area Officer in Mackay, QLD. You will perform vegetation management across foreshores, reserves and natural spaces, with duties including weeding and general grounds maintenance. The role runs Monday to Friday with penalties and superannuation on top of hourly pay.

You will operate maintenance tools, apply herbicides safely, and help keep public spaces well-presented. A HR driver's licence and ability to work outdoors are essential, with a strong safety mindset and

Formación

• Experience in vegetation management, grounds maintenance, parks and gardens or similar.
• Experience using whipper snippers and other vegetation management equipment.
• Herbicide application experience is not required but is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Vegetation management

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Team work

Safety awareness

Herramientas

Whipper snipper

Descripción del empleo

Job details

Natural Area Officer

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

About Our Client

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.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.