• Salary $58,733.48 to $68,112.72 p/a + super .
• 38 hour working week/ 9 day fortnight.
• Undertake work associated with the conservation and maintenance of Council's natural environment and bushland.

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km's north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales' most attractive natural environments.

Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in a constructive manner to the delivery of Council's approved bush regeneration and pest species operational works program including:
• Bush regeneration.
• Weed mapping.
• Tree planting.
• Weed control.
• Tree removal.
• Nursery work.
• Seed collection.
• Threatened species protection.
• Feral animal control.
• Where required undertake other bushland operational works including, but not limited to asset protection zone, walking track and fire trail construction and maintenance, bushland educational activities, bushfire hazard reduction burning operations and emergency response to severe storm/weather events.

Required Qualifications, experience & skills:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in natural area and bushland maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in bush regeneration.
• Current C class Driver's licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate.
• Current White Card Certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate.
• AQF3 Chemical Handling certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate.
• Chainsaw operator's certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate.
• Appropriate qualification relevant to Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations) or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate .

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will gain knowledge, training and development opportunities to further develop your career. There are two positions available, and an eligibility list (valid for 6 months) will be created to fill future vacancies.

Benefits

• 38 hour working week/ 9 day fortnight.
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles.
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional).
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location.
• Supportive team environment.
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities.

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.