Environmental Field Technician – Expression of Interest
Core
Conducting bushland restoration, weed management, revegetation, erosion control, and fire fuel load reduction across Western Australia.
Role type
Entry-level environmental field technician
Builds
Restored native bushland and managed conservation sites
Domain
Environmental conservation and land management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical stamina, safe herbicide application, native plant nursery work, erosion control, fire fuel load reduction, conservation fencing, track maintenance, rubbish removal, chainsaw operation, small motor equipment operation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of weed control principles, basic health and safety principles regarding herbicides
Technologies
Pesticide Technician Management License, White Card, WA Driver's Licence, First Aid certification
Responsibilities
Apply herbicides for weed management, plant and water native vegetation, maintain erosion control measures, reduce fire fuel loads, construct and maintain conservation fencing and tracks, remove rubbish, perform horticultural work in native plant nursery
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC