Bush regeneration | Ecological restoration | Conservation | Field work | Bass Coast / Gippsland.

Join a leading ecological restoration team improving Victoria's natural environments.

ID Ecological Management is seeking motivated Bush Crew Members to help restore and protect significant conservation areas across the Bass Coast and Gippsland region.

You'll work outdoors, make a tangible environmental impact, and develop your skills and further your training within an experienced, supportive team.

Flexible options - choose between full-time and part-time or casual (3x days per week).

Entry level to Team Leader positions available

Why work with us?

• Be part of a highly trained and supportive ecological restoration team.
• Access to further training and clear career pathways within an industry leader.
• Operate under ISO-certified systems for Quality, Environment, and Safety (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Enjoy above-Award conditions (Gardening & Landscaping Services Award 2020).
• Work within a diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture.
• Participate in flagship ecological restoration projects across Victoria.

We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proven ability and/or strong interest in weed control, revegetation, and bushland restoration.
• Knowledge of local native and weed species.
• Safe and efficient use of brushcutters, herbicide application equipment, and hand tools.
• Clear communication with team members, clients, and the public.
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety and environmental best practice.
• Experience in Conservation and Land Management (Certificate II-IV or equivalent).
• Driver's licence is essential as you may be required to start and finish on site at times.
• Tertiary study in Conservation, Environmental Science or similar (preferred but not essential).

Certificates / licenses

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence (Manual preferred).
• First Aid Level 2 (preferred, not essential).
• *OHS Construction Induction Card (Required).
• *Chemcert, ACUP or equivalent (Required).

* Candidates without these licences may still apply but must be willing to obtain them as part of the onboarding process.

This role involves physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions. All work is conducted in accordance with our Occupational Health and Safety Management System to ensure a safe working environment.

Our Organisation

ID Ecological Management is committed to the natural environment, our staff, and our clients. For over 30 years, we have delivered high-quality ecological restoration outcomes across Victoria.

We operate from offices in Melbourne and Gippsland, managing projects across Greater Melbourne, the Bass Coast, and throughout Gippsland.

Our supportive and inclusive culture encourages all staff to perform to their fullest potential.

• idecological.com.au.
• instagram.com/idecologicalmanagement.