Position role:Technician Ecology
Division/Section:Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations
Position Type:Permanent - Full Time
Salary Range:Base Salary $68,726 per annum + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed.
Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary
Location:Townsville
Application Close:11:45pm, August 16 th ****
About The Role
Step into a rewarding outdoor role with Council where every day brings something new and your work directly contributes to the local workplace.
You'll spend your time across parks, bushland and waterways, carrying out hands-on environmental activities including revegetation, weed management, habitat maintenance and fire mitigation.
This practical field-based position involves monitoring water quality, undertaking erosion control works, removing litter and responding to environmental incidents such as fish kills and oil spills.
You'll also assist with nursery operations, plant propagation, soil assessments and wildlife management activities, including bat monitoring and dispersals.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll play an important role in protecting and enhancing natural areas while developing valuable skills and experience.
If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active and contributing to projects that benefit the community, this is an excellent opportunity to build a stable and meaningful career with Council.
Qualifications And Experience
Mandatory requirements of this role include:
Certificate III Conservation and Land Management
Current Manual Queensland "C" Class Driver's Licence




Current Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Licence
Current Positive Notice Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain
Construction Industry White Card ****** QLD)
Chainsaw / Polesaw Certificates
Fire Fighter (Vegetation) or willingness and ability to obtain
Desirable
Recreational Boat Licence or willingness and ability to obtain
Basic nursery operations or skills
About You!
You will have sound knowledge of natural area management including revegetation, weed and feral animal control techniques, on-ground fire management, erosion mitigation techniques and working knowledge of environmental practices and procedures, including the maintenance of associated plant and equipment
You will have the capacity to work in natural areas and conduct revegetation, plant identification, fire and weed management and the ability to drive 4x4's and reverse trailers.
Company Culture
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
Benefits
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave




Natural Disaster Leave
Annual wage progression
Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.
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