Georges River Council

Bushcare Officer

Are you passionate about ecological restoration and community engagement? Georges River Council is seeking a dedicated Bushcare Officer to join our City Technical Services team in Mortdale.

Permanent, Full-Time | $68,136.17 - $78,941.39 + 11.5% Superannuation

About the Role 

In this hands-on role, you’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for managing and enhancing our city’s open spaces, including bushland and environmental projects. You’ll play a key role in delivering on-ground bushland rehabilitation and conservation efforts, while also leading the Bushcare and Bushland Management functions.

We’re looking for someone with a relevant qualification and demonstrated experience in ecological restoration including assisted regeneration, revegetation and large scale weed control. You will also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. You're someone who is knowledgeable in bush regeneration, conservation, and or land management. Your experience extends to coordinating volunteer programs and activities which aim to effectively educate and inform the community. 

What We Offer 

• Permanent, Full-Time - 76 hours per fortnight 
• Salary from $68,136,17 - $78,941.39 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) 
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing education and resources

The successful candidate will have

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management (Natural Area Restoration) or equivalent experience
•  ACDC Spray licence or Chemcert
• Strong plant identification skills – native and exotic across a range of ecosystem types
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of ecological restoration including assisted regeneration, revegetation and large scale weed control
• Experience in bush regeneration, conservation and land management
• Willingness and ability to work in various locations throughout LGA to complete bush regeneration and weed management activities
• Demonstrated physical fitness/capacity to perform repetitive bush regeneration, maintenance and revegetation tasks
• Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the coordination of volunteer programs and activities
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Craig Wilson, Operations Leader Bushcare on 02 9330 9324.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025, at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.