Are you passionate about protecting and restoring Melbourne’s natural environment?

Acacia is seeking motivated Environmental Team Members to undertake ecological restoration, conservation and land management work across Melbourne’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs.

We welcome applications from experienced environmental field workers, ecology and conservation graduates, land management professionals, conservation volunteers, and people looking to begin or further develop a career in environmental management.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of natural environments, including bushland reserves, waterways, parks, open spaces and other significant conservation areas throughout Melbourne’s east and south east.

About Acacia

Acacia delivers environmental field works and consulting services across reserves, waterways, parks and open spaces throughout greater Melbourne.

Our teams undertake sensitive weed control, ecological restoration, revegetation and vegetation management to protect and enhance native vegetation and habitat.

As Acacia continues to grow, we are looking for people who respect the natural environment, enjoy practical outdoor work and want to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes. 

The opportunity

As an Environmental Team Member, you will work across a range of environmental projects throughout Melbourne’s east and south east.

Your work may include:

• Ecological restoration and habitat improvement 
• Weed identification and control 
• Herbicide application 
• Revegetation and plant establishment 
• Native and introduced plant identification 
• Bushland and vegetation management 
• Waterway and reserve maintenance 
• General environmental field work and site maintenance 

You may work across bushland reserves, waterways, parks, conservation areas and other open-space environments.

The role involves practical outdoor work in changing weather conditions and will include physically demanding activities.

About you

We are looking for people who:

• Have a genuine interest in environmental conservation and ecological restoration 
• Work safely, proactively and constructively within a team 
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues, clients and members of the public 
• Are willing to learn and develop their environmental field skills 
• Hold a current driver’s licence and can reliably travel to required work locations 

The following would be highly regarded:

• Experience in environmental field work, natural resource management, bushland management, arboriculture, landscaping, horticulture or other outdoor labouring roles 
• Experience with herbicide application and weed control 
• Knowledge of native and introduced vegetation found across greater Melbourne 
• Experience working in bushland, riparian or conservation reserve environments 
• A relevant TAFE or university qualification 
• A Construction Induction Card or White Card 
• A current first aid certificate 
• An ACUP licence or relevant chemical-use training 

Applicants do not need to meet every desirable criterion. Training and development opportunities may be available for the right candidates. 

What we offer

• The opportunity to work across some of Melbourne’s significant bushland reserves, waterways and conservation areas 
• Practical experience in ecological restoration, weed management, revegetation and conservation land management 
• Above-award pay 
• Ongoing training and professional development 
• Opportunities to progress into leadership, environmental consulting and technical specialist roles 
• A supportive team of people committed to environmental conservation 
• Varied outdoor work that contributes to genuine biodiversity and environmental outcomes 

Further information about Acacia is available on our website.