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Title:

Supervisor - Bush Regeneration

Advertiser:

Barung Landcare Association

Location:

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Salary etc:

$35.03 p.h.

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.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20024501

Date published:

13-Jan-2025

Closing date:

26-Feb-2025