Are you an experienced Bush Regeneration Supervisor, with three years experience and Cert III level qualification (minimum) ? Or do you have these qualifications and experience and are ready to step up to a supervisory role? Are you seeking to work for a diverse and growing Landcare organisation, with opportunities to work across a wide range of sites?
Barung Landcare currently has a vacancy for a casual supervisor working full time hours across their project sites. This role will be paid at Level 5 (Gardening and Landscaping Services Award [MA000101], plus applicable allowances and is for an immediate start. Candidates from the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions are encouraged to apply.
Purpose and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the teams' daily on ground bush regeneration and revegetation works in accordance with contract specifications and directions from project coordinators.
- Provide clear leadership, promoting teamwork, environmental stewardship and work ethic.
- Contribute to long-term site management .
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting efforts, emphasizing the impact of vegetation management on project success and ecosystem health.
- Create and continue a culture of high standards of safety in the work place and work quality .
Tasks:
- Oversee and lead team of bush regenerators.
- Supervise subcontractors working on site.
- Identify native and exotic vegetation.
- Conduct weed control work using various methods including herbicide application.
- Revegetation of project sites.
- Monitoring site visits, including assessing and recording plant survival rates, establishing photo monitoring points and site reports.
- Maintain all tools, machinery and equipment.
- Daily reporting requirements, including detailed site reports.
- Reporting all WH&S onsite incidents and injuries to manager.
Essentials needed:
- Cert III or tertiary qualification in CAEM, Environmental Management/Science and minimum 3 years' experience working in Bush Regeneration .
- High level of plant identification skills, knowledge of native and exotic vegetation, especially of the South East Queensland region.
- Current, valid Commercial operator's licence (ground application of herbicide) issued under the Agricultural and Chemical Distributions Control Act 1966.
- Construction Safety White Card.
- Passion for working outdoors and the native environment.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Chainsaw Certificate - Level 1 & 2.
- Tech proficiency on android platforms.
- Current driver's licence and own transport.
About Barung Landcare
Barung Landcare is a leading community organisation working to develop ethical solutions for a sustainable future. The organisation includes a well-established native nursery, diverse education and engagement program, and high-quality bush regeneration services. Barung Landcare is focused on protecting and regenerating the rich diversity of natural resources of the Blackall Range and surrounds.
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