Paid Conservation Traineeship: Field & Nursery Skills

Barung Landcare; Landsborough; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barung Landcare is offering a paid traineeship in Conservation and Ecosystem Management Certificate 1. The 22-week program starts Monday 2 November 2026, with potential candidates contacted in the second week of October 2026.

Trainees will perform native plant nursery work, environmental restoration, and responsible herbicide handling, including brush cutting and equipment maintenance, on-site at Landsborough and Maleny, developing practical skills and industry tickets.

Qualifications

• Passion for conservation of our native environment
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all conditions
• Willingness to work responsibly with herbicides
• Capacity to get to work depots at Landsborough and Maleny
• Positive attitude, team skills and personal initiative

Responsibilities

• Native plant nursery work
• Environmental/bush regeneration and revegetation works in the field
• Appropriate handling, transportation and use of herbicides
• Supervised brush cutting, chainsaw and other small engine equipment activities and maintenance

Skills

Conservation

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Initiative

Herbicide handling

Education

Conservation and Ecosystem Management Certificate 1

Job description

Barung Landcare is offering a paid traineeship in Conservation and Ecosystem Management Certificate 1. The 22-week program starts Monday 2 November 2026, with potential candidates contacted in the second week of October 2026.

Trainees will perform native plant nursery work, environmental restoration, and responsible herbicide handling, including brush cutting and equipment maintenance, on-site at Landsborough and Maleny, developing practical skills and industry tickets.