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Full-time or Part-time Role - Environmental Field Officer, Bush Regenerator – Central Queensland Location

Work will be based predominantly out of Biloela, it may also be in the Gladstone & Rockhampton Areas.

Are you ready to advance your career with a leading environmental consultancy?

Ausecology, an Australian-owned organisation and part of the Niche Group, is looking for a passionate and experienced Offset Environmental Field Officer to join our Offsets Team.

Ausecology is a specialist in delivering environmental solutions across projects of all scales and complexities with a focus on environmental offsets. Our team of 55 skilled professionals in Queensland, including ecologists, botanists, rehabilitation specialists, and scientists, collaborates to deliver exceptional results. As part of the Niche Group, a collective of 150 environmental experts across Australia, we offer an unparalleled depth of expertise and resources to tackle even the most challenging projects.

We value teamwork and foster a supportive culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Our focus includes comprehensive offset management strategies and plans, ecological assessments, and management plans that meet both local and national requirements. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate, practical, and scientifically robust solutions that add real value to our clients' environmental programs.

Ausecology has a position an Offsets Environmental Field Officer for the right person interested in large-scale conservation projects across multiple locations in Central QLD including Biloela, Rockhampton & Gladstone areas.

You will gain experience and training on upcoming large projects focused on Biodiversity Offsets. As Offset Environmental Field Officer with Ausecology, you will work with industry specialists and develop your skills as an environmental practitioner by working alongside our experienced team.

If you are that person looking for a new challenge on diverse projects, your new adventure starts with a company that:

has a lot of integrity and an experienced team that will enhance your knowledge and growth

supports your ideas and is quick to change and implement innovations

is a hands on ecology company undertaking meaningful work

works on interesting projects/locations

offers professional development opportunities

provides support, empowerment and values innovation and technology

provides flexible work arrangements

has a respected track record for project delivery

has a strong client base

most of all, enjoys having fun!

We will offer you:

A company that values your personal and professional growth, a competitive remuneration package that reflects capability and experience plus:

paid birthday off to celebrate your passion

professional development training with a dedicated training budget

salary sacrifice

paid skin checks

paid vaccination appointment

working away from home daily allowance (when required) plus all travel expenses (accommodation, travel, meals etc.

paid social events, including; a full-day end-of-year party (and we like a second one in July!), a highlight of the social calendar

referral bonus

Join a company working on diverse projects with training opportunities while making a positive impact on the environment.

Ausecology is an ecology, rehabilitation, bush regeneration and environmental offset specialist. We provide efficient, practical and high-quality environmental outcomes for clients. We are passionate about the environment and about the people we work with.

We have roles available with up to 38 hours a week availability. Ideally, we are looking for staff for full-time roles on rotating rosters however we are happy to accommodate casual or part-time positions for the right candidate.

The roles are available across the greater Central Queensland area including Rockhampton/Biloela/Gladstone. There may also be the opportunity to participate in projects further afield in South East Qld, with travel, accommodation and food provided at our expense.

There is the potential for work on mine sites which may include coal board medicals and drug screening.

There are opportunities to add to your transferable skill base such as chainsaw use, brush cutting, burn preparation, planting, 4WD, trailers, and ecological burn-related activities. Does this sound like something you would love to be a part of?

About you:

The ideal candidate is passionate and driven by their desire to make the world a better place, loves the outdoors, and wants to be part of a dynamic and supportive workplace. You will be able to listen to directions, take ownership of assigned tasks, and follow to completion in accordance to our standards.

Role and Key Responsibilities:

Assist in carrying out ecological restoration projects, tasks will include brushcutting, weed control, large scale planting & burn preparation

Be a genuine hard-working and dedicated person who takes pride in their work, with a passion improving the natural environment

Transferrable skills from other industries such as laboring, landscaping etc

Listens to instructions and carries out tasks to completion

Follow field manual protocols, quality assurance and safety procedures

Actively seek opportunities for self development and training

Participate in training activities

Complete and submit all HSE forms as they pertain to your project work

Skills and experience:

Ideal candidates will have:

Some experience in fieldwork, bush regeneration, natural area technician, land conservation, landscape laboring, brushcutting or planting

Desire to upskill and take on training

Conservation and Land/Ecosystem Management (Natural Area Restoration) Cert III qualification or similar area or practical infield experience or the desire to work towards achieving these qualifications

Current manual driver's licence

The following skills would be highly regarded:

Possess or interest in gaining plant identification skills – native and exotic across a range of ecosystem types

Conservation and Land/Ecosystem Management (Natural Area Restoration) qualification or similar area or practical infield experience

Large scale planting experience

ACDC Licence

Chemical application for weed control

Tool maintenance

Chainsaw cross-cut and felling

4WD and trailer experience

Ecological burn experience

First & CPR certificate

Remote area (rural) work

We will offer you:

a competitive hourly rate that reflects capability and experience

plus super

with annual pay reviews and transparent pay levels

flexible and diverse work environment

skills and qualification development

paid social events, including a full-day end-of-year party, a highlight of the social calendar

safety conscience company (ISO accredited in Safety, Quality and Environment)

career advancement and training opportunities/support

plus other financial and non financial benefits

Learn more about us at www.ausecology.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausecology-pty-ltd/.

How to apply:

If you are excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role through SEEK.

To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Ausecology does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.