About the business

Western Conservation was established in 2015 in Perth;  we are an equal opportunity employer providing a range of Environmental Services throughout Western Australia. 

Our principles are to Protect, Conserve and Restore our natural resources and environment and it lies with everyone at Western Conservation to adopt these principles and make them integral in the work we undertake. 

The services we provide include revegetation, rehabilitation, vegetation management, vegetation mapping, firebreak and right of way maintenance or installation, fence installation and maintenance, and civil works as required by our Clients.

Clients include Private Landholders, Not For Profit organisations, Corporate Businesses, Local and State Government Agencies.

About the role

The work undertaken by Western Conservation is varied, can be physically demanding, and is undertaken in the Perth metropolitan area, Bunbury Regional area, the Mid West, Gascoyne, and Pilbara regions. As a Conservation Field Technician, your role will be focused on the provision of weed control services across various locations around Perth. 

Please,  consider your abilities prior to submitting your application, which must include:

• A covering letter addressing the above requirements
• Your resume, including a current photograph
• References 

Benefits and perks

Western Conservations' premises is located in Kelmscott, where we are experiencing continued growth. Demand for our services continues to climb and is largely due to our team culture of Courtesy,  Respect and Professionalism that empowers all our people to make the right decisions early.

Starting out with Western Conservation in a Casual position will allow you to experience a wide range of work - and it is also your opportunity to demonstrate to the Team, your abilities to work in diverse environments, undertaking various tasks mainly in a Team environment, but also as an individual.  Your demonstrated abilities may fast track your probation, providing you with a career that is filled with diversity.

Skills and experience

To be considered, you must:

• Hold a current WA manual drivers licence (additional HC licence is favourable)
• Hold a current WA Dept of Health issued Pesticide Technician Licence (or have completed the required training and are able to apply for the Licence)
• Have experience in herbicide application techniques
• Have completed, as a minimum, Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
• Be able to identify alien flora from Western Australian native flora
• Have experience in operating manual 4WD utility
• Be physically fit and motivated
• Be an Australian resident entitled to work in Australia
• Be reliable
• Be willing to work

Your application will be further enhanced if you have:

• Previous experience in Field Conservation work, including:
  • Hold a current MR, HC or HR licence
  • use of Brush cutter for the control of weeds
  • experience in fence construction and maintenance
  • experience and competency in undertaking vegetation condition and weed mapping using GPS
  • current WA Pesticide Technician licence, endorsed for Boom spray operations
  • completed training in the use of wood chippers
  • Be competent and experienced in the use and maintenance of chainsaws