Native Habitat provides best practice specialised services within environmental management, restoration and consultancy throughout the East Melbourne / West Gippsland region and surrounds. Primarily delivering works for government organisations such as DELWP, Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, local councils (Cardinia / Baw Baw) and Landcare Australia.

We are a team of environmental professionals providing sensitive weed control and revegetation services. We pride ourselves on our passion, work ethic and proven high-quality outcomes.

Employment Opportunity:

Native Habitat is looking to employ experienced team members with a strong passion for the natural environment and its conservation.  

As a field officer your duties will include:

• Working as part of a team to complete daily work schedules
• Weed control using various measures and methodology
• Bushland revegetation and natural area restoration
• Weed data collection

Qualifications:

• Tertiary TAFE / University with a minimum of Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management or relevant field experience within the industry
• Current driver’s license & own vehicle
• Agricultural chemical uses permit (ACUP)
• Construction Induction Card (Red/White Card)
• First Aid (Level 2)

Desirable Experience:

• Sound knowledge of indigenous plant ID and introduced weed ID
• Experience in weed control methods including hand weeding, cut’n’paint & drill’n’fill etc
• Experience in weed control methods utilising knapsacks and rig spraying
• Experience with revegetation
• Experience using plant such as Brush cutters, Chainsaws and Chippers

What we offer:

• Great culture and working environment
• Competitive remuneration
• Site diversity

If you have a can-do attitude, great work ethic and have the desire to make a difference to our National Parks, waterways, urban and bushland reserves apply below.

How to apply: