SERCUL is a not for profit NRM organisation that has operated in the Perth region since 2003 to develop and implement projects that improve the health of our bushland and waterways. Please refer to the SERCUL website for more information on our organisation www.sercul.org.au

We are currently seeking to employ Casual Environmental Field Technicians who are passionate about the conservation of the diverse bushlands, wetlands and waterways of the greater Perth region to join our Environmental Services Team in the on-ground delivery of environmental restoration projects. 

Our clients include local governments, state government agencies and the private sector. We also have a large grants program where we design and implement revegetation projects.

The main duties of these roles will include: 

• Chemical control of environmental weeds in bushland and revegetation areas
• Manual removal of environmental weeds in bushland and revegetation areas
• Planting native seedlings in revegetation areas
• Maintenance of revegetation areas
• Installation of erosion control measures such as jute matting, coir mesh and coir logs

Typical work hours are 6.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday. Most work is within the Perth metropolitan area, with our depot based in Beckenham. There also may be opportunities to work on large scale wheatbelt revegetation projects in July.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Strong plant identification skills including differentiating between native and weed species in bushland.
• WA Health Department Pest Management Technician Licence (or the completion of the relevant units of competency to obtain licence). The relevant units are:

1. AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases.
2. AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals.
3. AHCPMG301 Control weeds.

• White Card
• First Aid
• Current driver’s licence.
• Good level of physical fitness due to the physically demanding nature of the work.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated weed control experience using both herbicide and manual methods of weed control.
• Experience in using machinery including 4wd vehicles, spray rigs, chainsaws, hedge trimmers and brush cutters.
• Qualifications in or currently studying Conservation and Land Management (min Cert III), Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Horticulture or related fields at TAFE or university AND/OR equivalent employment experience.

Pay levels:

These are casual positions and pay rates are between $34 to $46.98 per hour to be negotiated depending on the skill and experience level of successful applicants.