Company Description Flora Victoria specializes in weed control and revegetation of the Basalt Plains Grassland region to the west and north of Melbourne. The organization focuses on methods that maximize value for clients while minimizing off-target damage and protecting the ecological values of the sites where it operates.

Flora

Victoria is recognized for producing high-quality native grass seed sourced from local areas in commercial quantities. This capacity enables large-scale sowing of native grasses for ecological restoration and civil landscapes, contributing to sustainable environmental outcomes. Team members work in a mission-driven environment that values biodiversity, land stewardship, and practical field-based conservation.

Role Description The Bush Crew Member role is an on-site position located in the Greater Melbourne Area.

The Bush Crew

Member will support weed control, revegetation, and native grassland restoration across a variety of field sites, including ecological restoration projects and civil landscape works. Typical day-to-day tasks include implementing weed management techniques, assisting with site preparation, sowing and planting native grasses and other indigenous species, and maintaining restored areas through monitoring and follow-up weed control. The role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions, operating hand tools and light equipment, following safety procedures,



and collaborating with a small field team and supervisors to meet project timelines and quality standards. The position may also include basic record-keeping, reporting site observations, and liaising with project leads to ensure work aligns with ecological objectives.

Qualifications

- Ability to perform field-based work, including manual handling, outdoor labor, and working safely in varying weather and terrain conditions.
- Knowledge or strong interest in native vegetation, grassland ecology, weed identification, and basic ecological restoration principles.
- Experience or willingness to learn weed control techniques, including hand weeding, brush-cutting, and protected use of herbicides under supervision.
- Basic skills in using hand tools and small machinery relevant to land management and landscaping, with a safety-conscious approach.
- Reliable teamwork and communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively, and report site issues clearly.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and capacity to work independently when required, with attention to detail in field tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various sites in the Greater Melbourne Area.
- Relevant qualification or training in conservation and land management, horticulture, environmental science, or a related field is advantageous.
- Previous experience in bush crew, landscaping, ecological restoration, or similar outdoor roles is highly regarded but not mandatory.

📌 Bush Crew Member (Melbourne)
🏢 Flora Victoria
📍 Melbourne