Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The Role

The Leading Hand Bush Regenerator will assist the Bushcare Team Leader and Coordinator to ensure the team is adequately resourced, provide feedback and resolve minor issues and provide on-the-job training and skills development to staff. There will be opportunities to oversee volunteers and assist with Bushfire risk management.

*The opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Oversee the safe working of natural areas by a small team
• Allocate tasks to the team
• Ensure that all staff have appropriate qualifications, training, resources and skill-set to complete tasks safely and effectively.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• C Class Drivers Licence
• Certificate in Bush Regeneration, Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
• Chem-Cert (AQF3) training in the safe use and handling of herbicides
• Five years experience in implementing bush regeneration projects across the Greater Sydney region
• Leadership and supervisory experience of small teams.
• Experience controlling weeds using chemical, mechanical, biological and cultural methods
• High level plant identification skills.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Paul Angel at [email protected]

How to apply:

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday, 14 November 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible