Austspray Environmental Weed Control is an ISO accredited company, specialising in Natural Areas Management, Landscape Maintenance, Aquatic Weed Control, Cliff Face Weed Control and Turf Maintenance within South-East Queensland.

We work across a variety of regional ecosystems, allowing our teams to gain and develop experience and to use their passion for the environment to make change.

We are seeking several enthusiastic, motivated and passionate people to embark on a traineeship within the natural areas/bush regeneration industry. Successful candidates will work under supervision and will learn about hands-on bush regeneration, planting techniques, weed control techniques and methodologies including safe use of appropriate chemicals. They will develop strong weed and native ID skills and utilise small power tools with the aim to become an efficient, knowledgeable and self-motivated bush regeneration/conservation worker.

These skills and knowledge will be developed through practical field work and some theory sessions. Successful candidates have the opportunity to obtain their Cert III Conservation & Ecosystem Management after completion of their probation period.

The successful applicant must possess a passion for the environment and demonstrate:

• A willingness to undertake hands on field based work;
• Initiative and flexibility;
• An ability to work within fast paced and hard working teams;
• A high level of physical fitness and be prepared to undertake a drug and alcohol testing;
• White card/Safety Construction Card or willingness to obtain prior to commencement;
• Valid drivers licence;
• Own vehicle to get to and from base in Stapylton (company vehicles are then driven to site).

Application process:

Please submit your resume outlining any relevant experience, any other qualifications and referees and include a cover letter telling us why this traineeship interests you (this step is very important!).

We look forward to hearing from you.