Biodiversity Australia is a proudly Indigenous-owned, Environmental Management Consultancy focused on building sustainable partnerships, supporting economic growth, and promoting ecological balance.
We are committed to the importance of providing employment opportunities to Traditional Owner groups and supporting Indigenous employment pathways through this opportunity.
Only Aboriginal people are eligible to apply for this position.
Confirmation of heritage will be requested, handled respectfully and in confidence.
We have an exciting casual opportunity available for aVegetation Field Team Memberbased inRockhampton, with the potential for ongoing work.
The role operatesMonday to Thursday, with roughly10-hour days.
You will work across a variety of land conservation projects, including chemical spraying of roadsides and protected areas, as well as weed control, revegetation planting, and maintenance activities.
Tasks will include weed identification, spraying weeds (from vehicles and backpack units) hand cutting, picking weeds, chemical handling, site navigation, map reading, and data logging...There may also be some overnight staysaway from home.
This is a fully field-based role, requiring resilience and a positive attitude towards working in a variety of weather conditions.
Flexibility is important, as occasional overnight stays may be required.
We offer ongoing mentoring and support to help you build your skills, achieve your career goals, and grow your passion for land management.
About you
To be successful in this role, the following are highly regarded but not essential:
Experience or interest in identifying native flora and invasive species
Relevant tickets or experience operating and maintaining equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, and brush-cutters
4 x 4 experience
Basic technology skills
Ability to work remotely
The following are essential:
Aboriginality – Identified
General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Ability to pass a police check and regular drug and alcohol screening
Mature attitude, responsible and able to work unsupervised
Physically fit and willing to undertake labour intensive work
Reliable, hardworking and committed to a strong safety culture
The interview process will commence immediately, so we encourage all interested persons to apply without delay.
Only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
Your application will include the following question:
Do you identify as Indigenous?
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