About the business

Biodiversity Australia is an Indigenous owned, leading Australian Environmental Management Consulting Business focused on building sustainable partners, economic management, and ecological balance.

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Vegetation Management team in South East Queensland.

About the opportunity

We currently have multiple positions available for Vegetation Field Team Leader & Team Members with opportunities for Full-time & Casual positions.

Within numerous sites across South East Queensland, you will assist in various aspects of land conservation including weed control, planting and equipment maintenance.

These roles are always in the field therefore you must be happy to work in a variety of weather conditions.

We will provide you with ongoing mentoring and support to help you achieve your career goals and unleash your true passion for Land Management.

About you

To be successful in a Team Lead role, the following are required:

• Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent or relevant tertiary degree
• Experience in identification of species both native and weeds
• Chemical application accreditation/ ACDC Licence and spraying experience
• Experience leading a team
• 4WD and towing experience

To be successful a Team Member role, the following are desirable, but not essential:

• Experience in vegetation, land or weed management
• Cert I or II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Experience/ interest in identification of species both native and weeds
• Relevant tickets or experience with the operation and maintenance of equipment such chainsaws and brush-cutters

The following are a requirement of both Team Leader and Team Member roles:

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Open/unrestricted Drivers Licence
• Experience with hand tools
• Map-reading skills
• Own reliable vehicle or ability to get to sites
• Ability to work unsupervised
• A good attitude to workplace health and safety
• Be physically fit and able to undertake labour intensive work

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

The interview process will commence immediately, so we encourage all interested persons to apply without delay. Only applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.