Job Description
Whitsunday Catchment Landcare is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, fit person to join our small team. This position will assist with the delivery of a diverse range of projects across the Whitsunday Catchment and will enjoy the benefits that come from working for a passionate, dedicated Landcare group, that is highly regarded within the community.
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The successful applicant will have a good work ethic, be reliable, loyal and display good communication skills. You will work effectively as part of a small team as well as autonomously, show initiative where required and take pride in your work to ensure we maintain a high standard of project management and delivery. In return, we will provide good renumeration; supportive, flexible working arrangements; encourage training and upskilling opportunities and inclusiveness within the Landcare team.
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This position is Contract Full time to Part-Time (minimum 3 days per week; negotiable). The position involves a combination of office work and on-ground activities, the proportion of which fluctuates according to current projects.
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Purpose of Position
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To assist Whitsunday Catchment Landcare Inc. (WCL) with the implementation of grant funded and contracted natural resource management (NRM) projects. This includes undertaking technical and on-ground support for the development and implementation of these projects. The position will lead a small team for on-ground works. The position will encourage the involvement of the community and land managers in NRM including bush and coastal regeneration activities, revegetation, and control of pests/weeds. The position will also contribute to community capacity building on NRM issues via regular volunteer activities,



and facilitation of awareness raising events.
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This position will manage and execute delivery of projects as specified under relevant project service agreements, meeting all required project milestones. They will work with the WCL team to develop new projects and assist with funding applications.
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Required:
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Good physical fitness; the position will be physically demanding at times in hot and humid conditions in remote bushland.
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Minimum Certificate IV in Conservation & Land Management; Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Sciences; Environmental Sciences or equivalent.
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Demonstrated ability to work with and manage small teams to ensure duties are performed to high standards and within established timeframes.
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A minimum of 12 months' practical experience in bush and/or coastal regeneration techniques
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An Unrestricted Commercial Operator's Licence (Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Act) or the ability to quickly obtain this licence.
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Current certificates or willingness to obtain certificates at commencement of employment e.g. Senior First Aid, Chainsaw Accreditation, Working with Children Blue Card.
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Computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite.
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Knowledge of or ability to quickly acquire the use of GIS related phone apps. and Queensland Globe.
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Competence in operating and maintaining a variety of small plant and equipment relevant to weed control and revegetation projects - brush cutters, chainsaws, hand tools etc.
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Competence in towing trailers and operating 4WDs.
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Sound knowledge of plant identification, weed management strategies and rehabilitation of natural areas.
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See the position description attached for further information about this role.

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