Temporary, full-time (up to 12 months) 

Your opportunity to enhance the quality and influence the protection of Lake Macquarie’s ecological communities.

• Greater workplace flexibility through a 4-day condensed workweek trial

• Turn Lake Mac’s beautiful nature corridor into your office space

• Make a genuine contribution to the restoration and maintenance of natural ecosystems

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB 

Our Natural Area Projects team have several term contract opportunities for people who are passionate about our natural areas to join our team. This hands-on operational role will see you performing bush regeneration, revegetation restoration works, fire mitigation and APZ works to advance and protect our natural environment.

You will work within our reputable City Presentation Department and join a progressive team who live their passion and purpose every day.

Your key focus areas are: 

• Perform manual tasks contributing to bush regeneration and/or fire mitigation on project sites, as directed, including, but not limited to, tree planting, weed management, brush cutting and environmental monitoring

• Assist in the implementation of integrated weed control techniques, including hand removal, mechanical removal and chemical application 

• Work effectively and responsibly in high conservation areas and undertaking surveys/ monitoring as required

• Work with maximum efficiency in nominated natural areas to restore degraded vegetation and other site values

• Participating in team meetings as required and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement in operations and health and safety

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU 

We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about protecting and restoring the natural environment. You have hands-on experience in bush regeneration and make safety a priority in your work. You are motivated, reliable, and committed to using best practices to help our team maintain healthy, diverse, and sustainable natural areas.

What you will bring: 

• Qualifications, or equivalent experience and qualifications, in a relevant discipline such as Certificate II Conservation and Ecosystem Management or similar qualification or be working towards

• Demonstrated experience in practical conservation and land management activities

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of local plant communities and vegetation management techniques

• Demonstrated understanding of the values and threats to natural environments

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team member, and demonstrated a high level of performance in previous positions

• Good communication skills, and experience communicating with concerned stakeholders

• Current Class C Manual Drivers Licence

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $1112.66 - $1293.10 a week plus 12% superannuation

• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range

• Additional weekly travel and outdoor work allowances apply

• Career development opportunities

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

• We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority

• Shape Lake Mac and be involved in a diverse range of projects including – rehabilitation works, biodiversity works, and weed eradication

• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY 

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START 

• The panel will be commencing shortlisting as applications are received to fill vacant positions quickly so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Dave Crooks, Coordinator Natural Area Projects on 4921 0087 or via email [email protected].

• If you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 •••• •759 or via email [email protected]

• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. 

• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.  

Note: 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 focus of the position.