The City of Tea Tree Gully is a progressive council with a strong reputation for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy and create a more liveable, vibrant and accessible city; a city which prospers because our people are there making it happen.

The Role

Are you passionate about biodiversity and looking to make a tangible difference in your community? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, energetic and outcomes-focused biodiversity professional to join the City of Tea Tree Gully's dynamic Biodiversity Team.

Working alongside a dedicated group of environmental personnel, you will play a hands-on role in restoring and enhancing natural landscapes across the city. The team designs and implements maintenance programs for constructed wetlands, conservation and revegetation sites, helping to protect and improve some of the regions most valuable natural assets.

If you thrive in an outdoor setting, enjoy practical conservation work, and are looking to be part of a team that delivers meaningful environmental outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Position Description - Field Officer Biodiversity

Key responsibilities include:

- Maintain and Enhance Biodiversity Sites
- Conduct maintenance activities on revegetation areas, constructed wetlands, and conservation reserves using approved Biodiversity Standards Methods.
- Pest Plant Management
- Identify, control, and eradicate invasive plant species using herbicides, mechanical removal, and bushcare techniques.
- Team Mentorship and Safety Compliance
- Mentor new team members including trainees and non-payroll personnel, and ensure all worksite risks are assessed and managed in accordance with WHS procedures.




- Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Operate horticultural and natural resource maintenance machinery, perform pre-operation checks, and report faults or breakages promptly. About You The successful applicant will have the following:

- Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- Unrestricted MR licence (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
- Chainsaw Level 2 ticket (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
- Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) / Workzone Traffic Management (WZTM) (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
- Experience in biodiversity related works
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance
- Demonstrated communication skills

Apply today!

We seek to recruit and retain highly motivated and professional people dedicated to providing our residents with the highest level of service. Joining us means working for a progressive, community-minded, service orientated organisation that is proud of the role it plays in people's lives. You will also benefit from challenge, variety and an chance to develop your career.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.

Salary range is between $75,220 - $76,478 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 10am Monday 16 November, 2026. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Sneyd on 0408 806 867.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully

📌 Field Officer Biodiversity (Adelaide)
🏢 City of Tea Tree Gully
📍 Adelaide