Shoalhaven City Council

Skilled Labourer – Bushcare Regenerator

About the Role
The position is for bush regeneration operations including weed control and revegetation, and other track maintenance and small construction works on Council managed reserves This includes:

• Undertake weed control of environmental weeds
• Undertake seed collection, propagation and revegetation
• Undertake small construction/carpentry projects
• Operate allocated plants such as, but not limited to, water carts and herbicide sprayers, and hand tools and machinery such as, but not limited to chainsaws, pumps, brush cutters, herbicide spraying equipment, etc.
• Undertake worksite risk assessments
• Safely use chemicals with a clear understanding of chemical actions

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Shoalhaven City Council considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate 2 in Conservation and Land Management (CLM)
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Current National WHS Construction Induction Card, or ability to obtain upon appointment.
• Current AQF3 chemical user qualification 'Prepare and apply chemicals' and 'Transport, handle and store chemicals', or ability to obtain upon appointment.
• Appropriate chainsaw qualifications for crosscut and simple tree felling, or ability to obtain upon appointment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the protection and preservation of potential Aboriginal cultural sites and places.
• Demonstrated strong connection to the Aboriginal communities within the Shoalhaven Local Government Area.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Please explain how you are connected to the Aboriginal community in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Sunday, 3 May 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact David Rush - Coordinator Bushcare - 02 4429 3592

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.