Bush Regenerator - Job share

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and  passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, hardworking Bush Regenerator, who is passionate about conservation and land management. Help make a difference to the Cumberland Plain in the battle against weeds.

Join our team and share your skills and experiences to deliver projects in revegetation, asset protection, invasive weed control, bushland and wetland maintenance.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications in a related field such as, Bush Regeneration, Conservation and Land Management (CALM), Horticulture, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science
• At least 12 months experience in all facets of the maintenance of bushland of the Cumberland Plain and constructed wetlands
• SafeWork NSW approved WHS General Construction Induction for Work in NSW
• Pesticide Application Accreditation
• Current class C Driver's Licence.

Desirable:

• Chainsaw operation certificate of competence
• Class MR Drivers Licence
• Experience in the supervision of volunteers.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,316.09 per week pro-rata
• 38 hours over 10 working days
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 22 November 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Carolyn Adamcewicz on 0400 473 228 

Internal ref:              BCC1086B