Are you passionate about environmental conservation and ready to make a real impact? Join our team as an Environmental Field Technician and contribute to preserving and enhancing Western Australia's natural environment. We have roles available at our Beeliar, Whiteman and Malaga works depots for immediate start.

About Us

Natural Area is a WA owned land management and environmental consulting company with over 20 years of local experience. We offer a full range of environmental services across Western Australia, from one-time solutions to comprehensive, long-term project planning and delivery. With a focus on high-quality environmental outcomes, we’re committed to improving the natural world.

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook to see what kind of works we get involved in.

About the Role

The Environmental Field Technician role is an entry-level role, ideal for recent graduates, those nearing the completion of their studies and individuals beginning their career in environmental conservation. The full-time starting rate for this position is $33/hr + superannuation. If you’re proactive, dedicated, and enthusiastic about protecting our environment, we’d love to hear from you! We also have positions for Senior Environmental Field Technicians, and Environmental Team Leaders for more experienced applicants with demonstrated leadership skills & industry experience.

Key Responsibilities (what you’ll be doing on a daily basis as an Environmental Field Technician):

Meeting and exceeding all workplace health & safety, quality and environmental standards.

A range of weed management activities including application of herbicides

Revegetation planting

WA Native plant identification and weed identification (may be assessed at interview).

Erosion control

Building conservation fences

Fire fuel load reduction

Watering reveg sites

Bushland maintenance including track pruning, slashing and rubbish removal

Maintenance of tools and equipment including small motor and spray rigs.

Interacting and communicating with others in the organisation – environmental coordinators, contract coordinators, horticultural team, environmental consultants and ecologists

Required qualifications, training and licences:

Successful applicants must have:

Completed qualifications in Conservation, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or Environmental Management from TAFE or University

WA Driver’s Licence

Current first aid certification

Recent police clearance

OH&S White Card

Successful applicants will be provided the following training:

Chemical application and spraying course for basic weed control endorsement on a Pesticide Technician License (if not already held)

Chainsaw training (if not already completed)

On the job training for all other tasks including using small motor equipment, fence construction etc through our in-house training program & manuals, training videos and highly qualified staff including our dedicated Training & Quality Control Coordinators.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team dedicated to making a positive environmental impact.

Gain hands-on experience in diverse environmental management projects.

Work with Natural Area, a team known for its local expertise and quality environmental solutions.

Your application must include:

1. Cover letter addressing the following:

Your availability and notice period with current employer; our full-time field team work 7:00-3:30pm Mon-Fri with earlier starts and finishes in the summer months

Details of your relevant qualification including expected completion date if still studying

Your current residential status as an Australian or NZ resident/citizen or clearly outlining your specific visa

2. Your up to date resume.

3. Your responses to our Pre-employment Questions available from our website: www.naturalarea.com.au/vacancies (scroll to the bottom of this page).

Send your completed application to the HR Manager.

Due to the number of applications, individual responses to applications will not be provided unless an interview is offered.

HR Manager: Davina Summers

email: [email protected]

www.naturalarea.com.au

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