Outdoor Natural Environment Technician — Wetlands & Trails

Council Jobs; Warragul; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Study/development assistance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Free parking nearby

Job summary

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a motivated Natural Environment Maintenance Officer to join our Open Space Maintenance team. You will undertake the maintenance and improvement of Council's natural environment areas including wetlands, waterways, bushland reserves and native vegetation sites.

Working with a supportive team, you will perform weed management, revegetation support, natural area maintenance, operation of plant and equipment, and environmental improvement works.

Qualifications

• Relevant horticultural, conservation, environmental management or land management qualifications or demonstrated experience.
• Experience in native vegetation, wetlands, waterways or open space maintenance.
• Knowledge of weed identification and safe herbicide practices.
• Experience operating plant and equipment used in environmental maintenance.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and improvement of Council's natural environment areas including wetlands, waterways, bushland reserves and native vegetation sites.
• Perform weed management and revegetation support; maintain natural areas.
• Operate plant, machinery and equipment for environmental or horticultural maintenance.
• Contribute to biodiversity, environmental values and amenity of public land across the municipality.
• Work collaboratively within a team and engage with contractors and the community.

Skills

Horticulture

Conservation & environmental mgmt

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Horticultural / environmental management qualifications

Tools

Medium Rigid Truck Licence

Driver Licence

Job description

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a motivated Natural Environment Maintenance Officer to join our Open Space Maintenance team. You will undertake the maintenance and improvement of Council's natural environment areas including wetlands, waterways, bushland reserves and native vegetation sites.

Working with a supportive team, you will perform weed management, revegetation support, natural area maintenance, operation of plant and equipment, and environmental improvement works.