Are you passionate about making a positive environmental impact? Would you like to contribute to meaningful projects that restore our natural ecosystem, keeping it beautiful and leaving a lasting environmental legacy for future generations?

If so, read on!

Brisbane Bushcare is a small team of passionate professionals who are renowned for delivering highquality service and exceptional on-the-ground outcomes in the land and conservation management industry. We have a strong, dedicated team and are seeking talented, innovative individuals to join us and support our continued growth. We offer an outstanding workplace culture where we take our work seriously, while also valuing fun, teamwork, and mutual support. Join our growing team!

About the role:

Multiple flexible full-time, part-time & casual opportunities available.

As an Ecosystem Restoration Specialist team member, you'll collaborate with a skilled field team to restore and maintain vital high-biodiversity areas.

You'll often be required to work in remote, rugged locations, where your work will make a real difference in regenerating natural ecosystems. You will experience firsthand the transformation of degraded land into healthy, vibrant ecosystems.

The role is a part/full-time casual position, for up to five days a week, with daily working hours generally between 6:30am and 2:30pm. It will be based across multiple locations throughout the greater Brisbane area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bush regeneration and ecological restoration activities
• Weed management including mechanical and herbicide treatment
• Operating power and maintenance tools (e.g., chainsaws, brush cutters, hedgers, augers etc.)
• Planting including site preparation, cultivation (augering) and watering
• Erosion control including site preparation, installation of Geofabrics
• General site cyclical maintenance including weed control and watering
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace (e.g company vehicles, machinery, warehouse) and abide by Brisbane Bushcare's safety policies and procedures
• Occasional soft landscaping duties e.g. bushland or Natural Areas' Facilities garden beds construction and maintenance
• Supporting Community Volunteers' plantings and activities
• Other tasks as directed

Qualifications and experience:

• Bush Regeneration experience with Certificates in Horticulture or Conservation and Land Management (preferable)
• Extensive knowledge of South-East QLD plants and strong Plant ID
• Sound knowledge in identification of weeds and weed control methods
• Past experience working productively within a small team - able to follow direction without supervision and demonstrate initiative to complete job tasks within given time frames and project goals
• Hold a current Manual Driver's Licence
• Experience working with basic hand tools and small engine machinery such as a brush cutter & chainsaw (preferable)
• Hold a current Herbicide Application License (ACDC) and Chainsaw Certificate (preferable)
• Hold a current Construction Safety Card (White Card)
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate

The applicant must have the following attributes:

• Be physically fit, self-motivated and able to work in a team environment
• Have a positive work attitude/strong work ethic
• Be hardworking
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Have a keen interest in the environment
• Have a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in a team, with highly developed soft skills
• Ability to interact with the public and customers

We offer:

• A great culture and working environment
• A competitive remuneration package that reflects capability and experience
• A flexible and diverse work environment
• A supportive team that will enhance your career in the conservation and land management industry
• Uniforms, tools, equipment and PPE all provided
• A safety conscience company (ISO accredited in Safety, Quality and Environment)

If you're a passionate individual seeking career growth within a supportive and positive team, we'd love to hear from you!