Job Description
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No experience required
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11d ago , from NRMJobs Environmental Jobs
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Are you passionate about protecting and restoring Melbourne's natural environment?
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Acacia is seeking motivated
Environmental Team Members
to undertake ecological restoration, conservation and land management work across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs.
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We welcome applications from experienced environmental field workers, ecology and conservation graduates, land management professionals, conservation volunteers, and people looking to begin or further develop a career in environmental management.
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This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of natural environments, including bushland reserves, waterways, parks, open spaces and other significant conservation areas throughout Melbourne's east and south east.
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Acacia delivers environmental field works and consulting services across reserves, waterways, parks and open spaces throughout greater Melbourne.
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Our teams undertake sensitive weed control, ecological restoration, revegetation and vegetation management to protect and enhance native vegetation and habitat.
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As Acacia continues to grow, we are looking for people who respect the natural environment, enjoy practical outdoor work and want to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes.
The opportunity n
As an Environmental Team Member, you will work across a range of environmental projects throughout Melbourne's east and south east.
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Your work may include:
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Ecological restoration and habitat improvement
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Weed identification and control
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Herbicide application
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Revegetation and plant establishment
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Native and introduced plant identification
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Bushland and vegetation management
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Waterway and reserve maintenance
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General environmental field work and site maintenance
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You may work across bushland reserves, waterways, parks, conservation areas and other open-space environments.
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The role involves practical outdoor work in changing weather conditions and will include physically demanding activities.
About you n
We are looking for people who:
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Have a genuine interest in environmental conservation and ecological restoration
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Work safely, proactively and constructively within a team
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Communicate clearly and respectfully with colleagues, clients and members of the public
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Are willing to learn and develop their environmental field skills
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Hold a current driver's licence and can reliably travel to required work locations
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The following would be highly regarded:
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Experience in environmental field work, natural resource management, bushland management, arboriculture, landscaping, horticulture or other outdoor labouring roles
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Experience with herbicide application and weed control
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Knowledge of native and introduced vegetation found across greater Melbourne
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Experience working in bushland, riparian or conservation reserve environments
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A relevant TAFE or university qualification
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A Construction Induction Card or White Card
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A current first aid certificate
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An ACUP licence or relevant chemical-use training
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Applicants do not need to meet every desirable criterion. Training and development opportunities may be available for the right candidates.
What we offer n
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The opportunity to work across some of Melbourne's significant bushland reserves, waterways and conservation areas
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Practical experience in ecological restoration, weed management, revegetation and conservation land management
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Above-award pay
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Opportunities to progress into leadership, environmental consulting and technical specialist roles
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A supportive team of people committed to environmental conservation
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Wide-ranging outdoor work that contributes to genuine biodiversity and environmental outcomes
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Further information about Acacia is available on .
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nrmjobs.com.au/job/
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📌 Environmental Team Members - Melbournes East & South East (Melbourne)
🏢 Acacia Environmental Management
📍 Melbourne