Senior Bush Regeneration Lead – Ecological Offsets (2IC)

Warrambeen; Shelford; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal leadership pathway

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Warrambeen, a historic family-run farm near Shelford, Victoria, seeks a Senior Bush Regeneration 2IC to lead weed-control efforts and supervise small backpacker crews in a seasonal role of about 3 months. Based on the Victorian Volcanic Plains native grasslands, you’ll work with the Land Manager to hit targets and ensure ecological offset integrity.

Role emphasizes hands-on field work, plant identification, and reporting, with opportunities to progress leadership responsibilities alongside a

Qualifications

• Solid, hands-on background in bush regeneration, land care, or ecological offset management.
• Strong plant ID skills—native vs invasive within VVP grasslands.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field tasks and small crews to hit seasonal weed-control targets.
• Execute targeted weed management in remnant native grasslands (knapsack/spot spraying).
• Protect remnant flora while addressing invasive species with precise treatments.
• Maintain accurate field records to support offset weed tracking.

Skills

Team leadership

Targeted weed management

Botanical & grassland management

Reporting

Field experience

Plant identification

Crew leadership

Autonomous work

Physical fitness

Education

Conservation & ecosystem management (CLM)

Natural Resource Management (NRM)

ACUP (Australian Chemical User Permit)

GIS mapping / spatial data collection

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Warrambeen, a historic family-run farm near Shelford, Victoria, seeks a Senior Bush Regeneration 2IC to lead weed-control efforts and supervise small backpacker crews in a seasonal role of about 3 months. Based on the Victorian Volcanic Plains native grasslands, you’ll work with the Land Manager to hit targets and ensure ecological offset integrity.

Role emphasizes hands-on field work, plant identification, and reporting, with opportunities to progress leadership responsibilities alongside a