Environmental Tradesperson
2 weeks ago
Maddington, Australia
- Reference: 6726344
- **Maximum term contract (effective 28 April 2025 to 15 May 2026)**:
- ** Full time (76 hours per fortnight)**:
- ** Nine-day fortnight option**:
- ** Generous superannuation (up to 16.5%, conditions apply)**:
- ** Free parking onsite**:
- ** Two additional public holidays**:
- ** Health and wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments and seasonal fitness/yoga/wellness sessions)**:
- ** Great location (near Roe, Tonkin and Albany Highways)**:
- ** Access to health fund corporate discount**:
- ** Annual salary: $82,049 plus super**
**About the City**
The City of Gosnells serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government organisation in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
**About the position**
The Environmental Operations department is dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding the ecological function of its natural environments.
This position involves working within a team to assist in the implementation of environmental and conservation management initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, bushland revegetation, wetlands management, weed control, threat mitigation and mapping activities.
**What we are looking for**
To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:
- Strong teamwork skills with a positive, can-do attitude
- Sound knowledge and understanding of environmental fieldwork
- Exceptional skills in weed and native plant identification
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and build positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
**Desirable requirements**
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management accreditation
- In-field use of computer programs
**Essential requirements**
- Driver's licence
- White Card
- Certificate III or higher in Conservation and Land Management or equivalent, or significant relevant experience.
**In return we can offer you**
A challenging and rewarding position, competitive salary, additional superannuation contributions, professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work in a friendly environment and contribute to a forward-thinking Local Government organisation.
Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362.
**Applications close at 4 pm on Thursday 27 February 2025.**
- Applications Close: 27 Feb 2025
