Greater Sydney Landcare is looking to hire a Revegetation Officer to support its Creating Canopies project.
Read the full position description and application process here.
About Creating Canopies
Greater Sydney Landcare, in partnership with Landcare NSW, is planting 200,000 native trees across Greater Sydney from 2023-2025, as part of the Greening Our City initiative. Proudly funded by the NSW Government.
We partner with private and public landholders across Greater Sydney to increase canopy cover, preparing their sites and holding planting events which are attended by volunteers from the community and business sector. We also provide maintenance and monitoring for an agreed period post-planting.
About the Role
The Revegetation Officer will be responsible for site assessment, preparation, planting, supervising contractors and volunteers, and on-going maintenance to maximise planting survival rates.
This role requires travel around Greater Sydney (vehicle provided) and weekend work during the planting season (Mar-Nov) for which time-in-lieu is awarded during the week.
Required:
- White Card (Construction Induction Safety certificate)
- First Aid/CPR (provided)
- Current driver’s License
- AQF3 (Chemical accreditation)
- Working with Children Check
Preferred:
- Cert III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Previous experience working as a Bush Regenerator
- Previous experience working in Landscaping
- Previous experience working with volunteers e.g. bushcare volunteers
Knowledge
- Strong native and weed identification skills
- Small engines operation e.g., brush cutters, water pumps, augers and chainsaws
Other:
- Have a high level of physical fitness
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Be punctual and reliable
- Be dedicated to improving your skills and experience in bush regeneration
- Be passionate about environmental change
- Willingness to travel across Greater Sydney
Join our team and be a catalyst for fostering positive environmental change throughout Greater Sydney.
