Bush Regeneration Trainee

**Job No**:BC3198**

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW**
**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 $24.8 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.

**About the opportunity**

Become a champion for our local ecosystems We're excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Bush Regeneration Trainee to join our team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 2 years, and make a real difference in the Blacktown City.

You will:

- embark on a comprehensive learning journey, attending and successfully completing your Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management at a leading Registered Training Organisation
- be actively involved in the regeneration and revegetation of bushland and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) sites across Blacktown City. Your tasks will include preparing and planting sites, the correct removal and control of weed species, and the essential maintenance of bushland reserves, WSUD sites, and constructed wetlands
- gain experience in cleaning Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs), planting macrophytes (aquatic plants), collecting seeds from endemic plant species, and native plant propagation
- have the opportunity to conduct vegetation site assessments and provide valuable technical support to Council’s bushcare and nursery programs.

**Who can apply**
- Applicants must not have completed a Certificate III qualification or above in a similar field
- Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service
- Applicants who have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required)
- Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

**How to apply**
- Blacktown City Council and 1300apprentice are partnering to conduct the initial recruitment process
- Applications need to be submitted online through Council's online recruitment system
- The selection process requires chosen applicants for all positions to undertake an interview, aptitude test and a medical examination.

**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.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025, 11.59 pm**

**Internal ref: Blacktown City Council - Bush Regeneration Trainee