About your new role

We are looking for 2 x Team Leader Bush Regenerators to join our dynamic team and contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives with the City!

• 1 x Permanent Full Time
• 1 x Fixed Term Full Time ending July 2026

Supervise and implement restoration projects and works within the Natural Areas Conservation estate, utilising a range of approaches.

Key deliverables of the position:

• Develop appropriate ecological restoration solutions on a suite of 10 to 15 high-value ecological restoration projects across a range of ecosystems.
• Carry out ecological restoration works, primary and follow-up regimes that consider factors such as ecological succession, the role of fire and the inherent resilience of native vegetation.
• Manage and supervise 2 Bush Regenerators
• Organise and maintain fleet and plant for restoration operations
• Assist with the capture and recording of information to assist with approved monitoring plans.
• Develop/establish excellent working relationship with contractors, Council service providers (i.e. Rangers, Pest Management Unit, Catchment Management Unit), community, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide support to natural areas management programs including Councillor and Community requests, daily record sheets and attending site meetings.
• Contribute to the development and sustainability of a high performing team regarding culture, professional development, and restoration outcomes.
• Develop industry, through support of on-site training, advice, supporting networks and affiliations intra-extra Council.
• Service a small nursery for the propagation of plants of local provenance
• Support NaturallyGC program through facilitation and leadership of events i.e. Landcare or citizen science events.

For more detailed information on this position and to view the key deliverables, please review the Position Brief (see below).

We're looking for people who have:

• Diploma Conservation and Land Management (or equivalent knowledge)
• Diploma Leadership and Management (or equivalent knowledge)
• Driver’s License Car C Class
• ACDC Licence
• Chainsaw Certificate
• First Aid
• 4WD experience
• Able to work in remote locations
• Physically fit

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• 9 day fortnight
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.