Paid Ecosystem Restoration Traineeship - Hands-On Conservation

Capricornia Catchments; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Capricornia Catchments is offering a 24-week, full-time, paid Ecosystem Restoration Management Traineeship across the Capricorn Coast and surrounding regions. You will gain nationally recognised qualifications while contributing to real-world restoration projects.

The program combines hands-on site work—beach, creek, bushland rehabilitation—with classroom training and safety skills, including certificates listed. Applicants must be 15+ and not enrolled in school.

Qualifications

• Must be 15+ years old and not enrolled in school.
• Training is designed to build practical, job-ready skills in conservation and land management.
• Successful applicants gain certificates while contributing to restoration projects.

Responsibilities

• On-site practical work across beaches, creeks, bushland and restoration sites.
• Planting native species, weed control, fencing, erosion control, rubbish removal.
• Habitat improvement works and support for community restoration initiatives.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate I in Conservation & Ecosystem Management (AHC10124)

Construction White Card (CPCCWHS1001)

First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011)

ACDC Agricultural Chemicals Licence

Biosecurity Vehicle Washdown Certificate (AHCBIO203)

Working with Children Blue Card

Job description

Capricornia Catchments is offering a 24-week, full-time, paid Ecosystem Restoration Management Traineeship across the Capricorn Coast and surrounding regions. You will gain nationally recognised qualifications while contributing to real-world restoration projects.

The program combines hands-on site work—beach, creek, bushland rehabilitation—with classroom training and safety skills, including certificates listed. Applicants must be 15+ and not enrolled in school.