Natural Area Projects Officers - Bush Regenerators and Fire Mitigation Works

- Restore, protect and enhance Lake Macquarie’s natural environment.
- Work outdoors across some of Lake Macquarie’s most diverse natural areas
- Enjoy greater workplace flexibility with a 35-hour, 4-day condensed work week
- Make a genuine contribution to bush regeneration, environmental restoration and fire mitigation

Our Natural Area Projects team has several 12-month term contract opportunities for experienced bush regenerators and fire mitigation workers who are passionate about protecting and restoring our natural environment.

This is a hands-on operational role where you’ll undertake bush regeneration, revegetation, restoration, weed management, fire mitigation and Asset Protection Zone (APZ) works across Lake Macquarie.

Working within our City Presentation Department, you’ll join a skilled and progressive team committed to delivering practical outcomes for our natural areas.

Your key focus areas are:

- Undertake bush regeneration, revegetation, weed management, fire mitigation and APZ works across nominated project sites.
- Apply integrated weed control techniques, including manual, mechanical and chemical methods.
- Undertake tree planting, vegetation restoration, brush cutting, environmental monitoring and other practical conservation activities.
- Work safely and effectively within high-conservation-value areas, protecting environmental and site values.
- Contribute to project planning, team activities, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

You will bring:

- A Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or similar relevant qualification, or equivalent experience; or be currently working towards a relevant qualification.
- Demonstrated practical experience in bush regeneration, conservation or land management.
- Sound knowledge of local plant communities,



weed identification and vegetation management techniques.
- Understanding of environmental values, threats and appropriate management practices.
- Experience working independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to safety and quality outcomes.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate respectfully with stakeholders and members of the community.
- Current Class C Manual Drivers Licence.

The perks:

- Market-competitive salary from $1178.86 - $1370.04 per week plus 12 per cent superannuation
- Additional weekly travel and outdoor work allowances apply
- 35-hour, 4-day condensed work week
- Commencing Salary aligned to skills and experience
- Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate fitness gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives, flu vaccinations, social club and confidential EAP support
- Work across a diverse range of projects including rehabilitation, biodiversity and weed eradication
- Many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

For a confidential discussion relating to the position, please contact Dave Crooks, Coordinator Natural Area Projects, on 4921 0087 or via email *******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au using the subject line: Natural Area Projects Officers - Bush Regenerators and Fire Mitigation Works - Lake Macquarie enquiry via Enviro Jobs Network.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Georgina Green, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0*** or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au using the subject line: Natural Area Projects Officers - Bush Regenerators and Fire Mitigation Works - Lake Macquarie enquiry via Enviro Jobs Network.

The official title of this role is Natural Areas Project Officer. The title of Bush Regenerator and Fire Mitigation Works has been used for advertising purposes to better reflect the position’s focus.

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📌 Natural Area Projects Officers - Bush Regenerators and Fire Mitigation Works (Sydney)
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