About us

Muru Mittigar is a multi award winning not for profit Indigenous social enterprise based in Western Sydney. We have a strong brand in the local community and work primarily on Land Management Projects. All profits are reinvested into the organisation to assist in delivery of Muru Mittigar's purpose.

Muru Mittigar means 'Pathway to Friends' in the Dharug language.

Our purpose is;

• to advance Aboriginal culture (in particular Dharug culture)
• improve the economic and social capacity of Aboriginal people and
• empower meaningful participation to enhance their role as Traditional Owners of the Country.

As an Aboriginal-led organisation, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

About the role

The role of the Horticultural labourer is to work in a team delivering landscape maintenance, bushfire hazard risk mitigation and conservation and land management projects in various natural environments in Western Sydney.

The position requires a good fitness level and suitability to undertake various heavy work requirements within the role such as brush cutting woody weeds, bending, lifting, standing and working in areas of thick bushland.

Bush regeneration works will include but not limited to:

• Brush cutting
• Tree planting
• Hedging
• Gardening
• Mowing
• Weed removal and control
• Herbicide application
• Rubbish removal
• Seed Collection (when required)
• Use of small plant and equipment
• Watering (when required)
• Mulching (when required)
• Working with school groups (when required)

The role can be challenging and repetitive but is extremely rewarding in providing ongoing environmental work.

Skills and experience

The following attributes are essential:

• A interest in the Natural Environment
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• General construction induction card (white card)
• AQF3 Chemical Application Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with children's check (or willingness to obtain)
• Class C Drivers License and own transport
• A willingness and ability to listen and follow instructions
• Applicant would need to be physically fit as heavy lifting is involved
• A willingness to undertake a medical assessment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently