Natural Areas Officer | Conservation & Land Management | Noosa Shire Council

Public Sector People ·www.publicsectorpeople.com.au

Location QLD - Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
Salary AUD 35 - 48 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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We are seeking a Natural Areas Officer to join Noosa Shire Council, carrying out ecological restoration and natural area management activities across Council's bushland reserve network.

This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone with a background in conservation, land management or environmental restoration.

About the Role
You will undertake ecological restoration activities across Council's bushland reserves, using a range of restoration techniques, equipment and approaches.
The role also involves maintaining natural areas, identifying and controlling weeds and pest animals, and supporting the ongoing health of local bushland reserves.

Key Details
  • Council: Noosa Shire Council
  • Location: Noosaville
  • Pay Rate: $47.09 per hour + super
  • Duration: 2-month placement to start
  • Hours: 38 hours per week
  • Licence: Current Class C Driver Licence
Requirements
  • Certificate III or IV in Conservation and Land Management
  • AC/DC Spray Ticket
  • Demonstrated knowledge of plant health and maintenance
  • Practical experience operating and maintaining small plant and equipment, including hand tools and chainsaws
  • Ability to apply chemicals and biological agents
  • Ability to identify declared and environmental weeds and pest animals, and knowledge of appropriate control treatments
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
If you have a background in conservation or land management and hold the relevant qualifications and tickets, we'd love to hear from you.

Suitable candidates will be contracted.

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