Murwillumbah, New South Wales
Description
Are you passionate about the environment and looking to kick-start your career in natural area management? Join our Natural Area Management Team in the Sustainability & Environment Unit as a
Trainee Natural Area Management Officer
and gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration).
About The Traineeship
Love the outdoors? Want to apply your passion for nature to a career that helps conserve our amazing flora and fauna?
As a Trainee Natural Area Management Officer, you'll work with a supportive team to look after natural areas that are home to rare and iconic plants and animals. Your days will be hands-on: controlling invasive weeds and restoring native habitats, planting native trees, and helping to monitor and protect local wildlife. You'll work alongside passionate professionals and learn to use tools and equipment safely.
This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build practical skills, earn a nationally recognised qualification, and start a rewarding career in conservation and land management in a part of Australia recognised for its amazing biodiversity. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help care for our stunning natural areas, this is your opportunity.
Please note: To successfully complete the traineeship, you'll need to finish both on-the-job training and formal studies.
What You'll Do
* Learn about local ecosystems and how we manage and conserve them.
* Participate in bushland regeneration projects.
* Control weeds, plant and maintain native trees and help with other activities that improve the health of natural areas.
* Help monitor the condition of local flora and fauna to support conservation efforts.
* Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely.
* Follow environmental and workplace health and safety guidelines.
* Maintain satisfactory passing grades for all course units.
Why Join Us
This isn't just a traineeship; it's the start of a rewarding career in the sustainability & environment industry with a supportive team that wants to see you succeed. Here's what we're offering:
* full-time position for up to 24 months,commencing February 2026
* competitive starting salary from $33,962 to $64,228 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
* salary progression based on successful completion of training and strong on-the-job performance
* course fees covered - we'll take care of the cost of your Certificate III
* earn while you learn
* enjoy a 9-day fortnight (76 hours per fortnight) for better work/life balance
* ongoing training and professional development to help you grow your skills and career
* supportive environment with coaching, mentoring, guidance and support from experienced professionals
* attractive employment conditions - and plenty more perks (click hereto find out)
We Are Seeking
We're seeking someone who values the great outdoors, loves working with nature, has a passion for conservation, and is dedicated to managing, enriching, and preserving our natural environment. If you're curious, capable, and ready to get stuck in, you're already off to a great start
Essential Qualities And Requirements
* Genuine interest in and commitment to conserving and restoring Tweed Shire's unique ecosystems, flora, and fauna, with a desire to build a long-term career in natural area management.
* Able to commence employment by 23rdFebruary.
* Completion of Year 10 education (or higher).
* Good literacy and numeracy skills to facilitate working in a dynamic team and to observe, interpret and report on the condition of natural areas.
* Willingness to use tools and equipment required for bushland restoration and maintenance.
* Motivated and committed to completing a Certificate course while gaining hands-on experience through on-the-job training in a supportive team environment.
* A reliable and adaptable team player who can also work independently and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.
* Strong work ethic, positive attitude and self-motivation.
* Physical capability to carry out fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.
* Current driver's licence.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety, with a focus on personal wellbeing and contributing to a safe team environment.
Interviews will be held the week of 2ndFebruary 2026.
About Us
* Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
* The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
* Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
* Join anemployer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where It's Located
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position Closes
Friday 23rdJanuary 2026 at
12 noon sharp
(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
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Pre-Employment Screening
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
* Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application willnotbe considered).
* Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council's workplace vaccination program.
How To Apply
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
* Have your Resume document ready to go.
* Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
* You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
* Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If You'd Like To COPY And PASTE Question Fields Into a Separate Word Document To Work On Over Time, Please Find Them Listed Below
* What interests you about the conservation and natural area management industry and what drew you to applying for this traineeship?
* What do you understand about the responsibilities & commitment involved in this traineeship and how would you remain motivated throughout the program?
* Do you have any experience that relates to this traineeship or the conservation and natural area management industry?
* Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to solve a problem - What was the challenge, what role did you play, and how did your contribution help the team reach a solution?
* What are your career goals and how does this Traineeship fit into them?
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Unit
Natural Resource Management
Job Grade
1
Industry
Trainee
Employment Type
Full-time
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