Bush Regeneration Officer

National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ)/ Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) has recently taken ownership of a generous gift of a parcel of land and associated buildings on site. This is a tranquil and naturally heavily forested conservation reserve located in the Currumbin Valley. This 27-hectare wonderland features sub-tropical rainforests, running streams and views of the Mt. Cougal section of the world heritage listed Springbrook National Park. NTAQ plans to operate the reserve as a conservation facility for important species of wildlife, along with the restoration of site providing essential habitat for native species and to ensure it is safe guarded for future generations.

NTAQ is a membership-based community organisation and registered charity that works to protect, conserve, and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State and is affiliated with the Australian and international National Trusts.

We are seeking 2 experienced Casual Bush Regeneration Officers who hold a passion for conservation of both native flora and fauna.

**Details about this Position**:
**Key duties**:

- Follow a vegetation management plan to perform regeneration and revegetation activities including weed control and planting.
- Performing daily tasks as directed including, planting, mulching, maintaining tracks, spraying, mowing, brush cutting and erosion control landscape.
- Undertake bush regeneration and revegetation duties throughout and around the grounds.
- Work well in a wider team to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
- Courteously and professionally liaise with a wide range of stakeholders which will include the supervision of horticulture volunteers.
- Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Pay rate and conditions under the Amusements, Events & Recreation Award 2010.
- Non-smokers preferred.

**Selection Criteria**
- Certificate III in Horticulture or Conservation and Land Management is required.
- Proven experience and interest in vegetation management and bush regeneration.
- Highly desirable to hold a ACDC spraying licence, MR licence, Bobcat & Excavator licence.
- Strong knowledge and identification of weeds / plants and control methods.
- Chainsaw qualifications.
- Current manual driver’s license.
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment and tools used for restoration (Brush cutter, Hand tools, Chainsaw etc.)
- Essential to have knowledge of and willingness to adhere to W.H.S guidelines/ policies/ protocols.
- Essential to be friendly, welcoming, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Must be willing and capable to provide direction to a small group of bush regeneration volunteers.
- Physical fitness to perform various manual tasks and work across difficult natural terrain; a workplace that includes insects, mammals, birds and reptiles, including snakes.
- Will require current tetanus vaccination, with vaccinations for Hep A & B recommended.

**Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

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