Bush Regenerator

• Local Council
• $44.81 per hour + Super
• 12 month contract with possible extension

MCJ Appointments is seeking an experienced Bush Regenerator to join a local government team responsible for restoring and maintaining bushland reserves and constructed wetlands throughout the Blacktown Local Government Area.
This is a hands-on outdoor position suited to someone passionate about conservation, ecological restoration and protecting native environments.
Key responsibilities

• Undertake bush regeneration and revegetation activities
• Remove and control terrestrial and aquatic weeds
• Restore endangered ecological communities across Council land
• Maintain bushland reserves and constructed wetlands
• Prepare sites and plant native and endemic species
• Apply herbicides safely and in accordance with regulations
• Conduct vegetation assessments and monitor project performance
• Undertake water-quality and mosquito monitoring
• Collect seeds from endemic plant species
• Provide technical support and supervision to volunteer bush-care groups
• Liaise with schools and community groups on environmental initiatives
• Conduct educational tours of bushland and wetland areas

Essential requirements

• Relevant qualification in Bush Regeneration, Conservation and Land Management, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• At least 12 months’ experience maintaining Cumberland Plain bushland and constructed wetlands
• Current NSW White Card
• AQF Level 3 Pesticide Application Accreditation
• Current Class C driver’s licence
• Sound knowledge of bush regeneration, weed identification and safe herbicide application
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Desirable

• Chainsaw operation certificate
• Current MR driver’s licence
• Experience supervising volunteers or community bush-care groups

Why apply?

• Contribute directly to the protection of important local ecosystems
• Work across diverse bushland and wetland environments
• Join a safety-focused and community-minded local government team
• Enjoy a varied, practical role with meaningful environmental outcomes

If you have the required qualifications and practical bush regeneration experience, please apply through MCJ Appointments with your current résumé outlining your relevant licences, certifications and field experience.

At MCJ Appoitments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

• A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
• A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
• Dedicated consultants to give you all-around support
• Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability..