Our Team

The team at Platypus Environmental Services (Platypus) are passionate and committed to enhancing the natural environment through the delivery of innovative and sustainable services.

We specialise in delivering a diverse range of high-quality environmental services, including Consulting Services, Restoration Programs and Activities, Civil Construction Services and Maintenance Services.

We value quality, integrity, care and respect.

About the Role

As a Full-Time Environmental Works Team Leader, you will be responsible to provide assistance in the delivery of various high-quality environmental services.

You will be required to complete physically demanding manual work in the outdoors, and operate in a safe and effective team environment.

You will provide in field oversight of crew members, for delivery of Environmental works. You will provide leadership and technical skills to ensure program and client outcomes are achieved safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working and leading field crews in Environmental, Conservation and Land Management and/or related sectors.
• Diploma or Degree in Conservation and Land Management, Environmental Science, Agriculture or related disciplines and/or extensive equivalent experience.
• Qualifications/ Licences: Current Victorian Manual Driver’s Licence, First Aid Level 2, White Card, ACUP, Chainsaw Ticket
• Competency and knowledge in a variety of environmental and natural resource management techniques and methodologies including revegetation, weed control and herbicide application, both mechanical and manual.
• Ability to take responsibility for ensuring own and team members physical and psychological wellbeing and safety.
• Advanced indigenous and exotic flora species identification skills.
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of safety and environmental hazards, risks and associated controls within a natural resource or waterway context.
• People leadership and communication skills, with an ability to work in a team environment and proactively communicate clearly and effectively with a range of people.
• Competent use and ability to teach others about safe operation of range of tools, equipment and small plant, ranging from hand tools to machinery.

We value having a range of people with different backgrounds and experiences in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that welcomes people from all cultures, religions and all genders.