Conservation / Bush Regeneration Field Officers

Gecko Environment Management is an ecological restoration and consulting company based on the Central Coast NSW for over 20 years. Our work is primarily throughout the NSW Central Coast and Hornsby regions within our beautiful local National Parks and Council reserves.

We are seeking to employ casual conservation field officers.

At the core of this role is the opportunity to develop knowledge of local flora, fauna and ecology, site management, as well as essential restoration ecology skills including bushland navigation, field use of mapping software, GPS use, threatened species identification and management.

We offer an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all team members that want to both continue learning and contribute to our knowledge.

We have implemented all the conditions of the Gardening and Landscape Services Award 2010 whilst offering competitive above award remuneration.

Essential Criteria:

• Completed or completing TAFE Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or higher
• Current AQF III Chemical use certification
• WHS Construction Industry Whitecard
• Minimum two-day availability. Preferably 3-5 days availablity
• Must have own transport and be punctual and reliable.
• A current driver’s license
• 3 to 6 months experience in the bush regeneration industry

Desirable Criteria:

• Excellent Flora ID skills or a desire to gain excellent Flora ID skills
• Chainsaw qualifications & experience
• 4×4 driving experience
• Familiarity with use of GPS and GIS

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please phone, email enquiries or forward a CV to Paul Malligan on the below email address:

Paul Malligan
- phone: 0412 667 048
- email: paul@geckoecology.com.au.