Technician Ecology

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks Parental Leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Program

Townsville City Council superannuation

Job summary

Townsville City Council seeks a Technician Ecology to perform hands-on environmental work across parks, bushland and waterways, delivering revegetation, weed control, habitat maintenance and fire mitigation. This role is based outdoors and supports community environmental outcomes.

You'll monitor water quality, assist with erosion control, remove litter and respond to incidents like fish kills and oil spills.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management is mandatory.
• Current Manual Queensland C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Current Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Licence.
• Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
• Chainsaw and Polesaw certificates.
• Fire Fighter (Vegetation) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Carry out revegetation, weed management and habitat maintenance in parks and bushland.
• Monitor water quality, perform erosion control and remove litter.
• Respond to environmental incidents such as fish kills and oil spills.
• Assist nursery operations, plant propagation and soil assessments.
• Support wildlife management activities including bat monitoring.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Habitat maintenance

Water quality monitoring

Education

Certificate III Conservation and Land Management

Tools

4x4 driving

Chainsaw certificate

Polesaw certificate

Boat licence (recreational)

Job description

Position role: Technician Ecology

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations

Position Type: Permanent - Full Time and Short Term Fixed Term

Salary Range: Base Salary $68,825 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, October 26 2026.

About The Role

Step into a rewarding outdoor role with Council where every day brings something new and your work directly contributes to the local environment. You'll spend your time across parks, bushland and waterways, carrying out hands‑on environmental activities including revegetation, weed management, habitat maintenance and fire mitigation. This practical field‑based position involves monitoring water quality, undertaking erosion control works, removing litter and responding to environmental incidents such as fish kills and oil spills. You'll also assist with nursery operations, plant propagation, soil assessments and wildlife management activities, including bat monitoring and dispersals. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll play an important role in protecting and enhancing natural areas while developing valuable skills and experience. If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active and contributing to projects that benefit the community, this is an excellent opportunity to build a stable and meaningful career with Council.

Qualifications And Experience

Mandatory requirements of this role include:

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management
• Current Manual Queensland “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• Current Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Licence
• Current Positive Notice Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Chainsaw / Polesaw Certificates
• Fire Fighter (Vegetation) or willingness and ability to obtain

Desirable

• Recreational Boat Licence or willingness and ability to obtain
• Basic nursery operations or skills

About You!

You will have sound knowledge of natural area management including revegetation, weed and feral animal control techniques, on‑ground fire management, erosion mitigation techniques and working knowledge of environmental practices and procedures, including the maintenance of associated plant and equipment. You will have the capacity to work in natural areas and conduct revegetation, plant identification, fire and weed management and the ability to drive 4x4's and reverse trailers.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on‑the‑job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person

Matthew

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Attachments

• P.D_Technician Ecology.pdf

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] or phone [phone] for a confidential discussion.