About Us
Envite Environment, a division of Workways Australia – delivering best practice ecological restoration projects and services for a range of partners since 1993. Envite prides ourselves in working in high conservation value sites and delivering quality results in a timely manner. We have a positive social culture within the organisation, with training opportunities, staff development and flexible work arrangements.
About the role
This position is field-based and involves working as part of our local restoration teams. The successful applicant will deliver bush regeneration and revegetation projects. Activities will include herbicide application, manual weed work, erosion control and revegetation.
Position 1: Townsville (Casual)
Position 2: Magnetic Island (Casual) 3 days per week. (Island resident preferred)
Essential Criteria
Only candidates that meet the criteria will be considered for this role.
- Qualifications in Conservation and Ecosystem management/ OR higher education
- Minimum 1 year relevant work experience or equivalent voluntary experience
- Physically fit, motivated and capable of working in challenging outdoor environments
- Good communicator, effective at working independently and as part of a team
- Understanding and ability to follow WHS policies and procedures
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Reliable transport to be on time on site at 7:00 am to 3:00pm daily.
- White card- Construction industry OH&S
- Proven experience working with weed control, bushland maintenance and bush regeneration and native plant identification relevant to North Queensland.
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Bush Regenerator?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card) or willing to get?
- Have you worked in a role which requires experience with land rehabilitation methods? (e.g. bush regeneration)
- Have you completed a qualification in conservation and land management?
- Do you have an agricultural chemicals distribution control licence?
Selected candidates are required to provide proof of right to work in Australia and undertake a criminal record check.
What we will also Offer You
- Attractive base salary, enhanced by salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay up to $15,900 per year.
- Employee Assistance program including individual coaching and access for immediate family members.
- Ability to obtain discounted private health insurance.
- Access to discounts for everyday shopping purchases.
- A supportive team environment committed to making a difference in the communities we live and work in.
- Ongoing development opportunities, individual training budget and career growth.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please attach your current resume and a cover letter that addresses the key Selection Criteria listed above.
Applications close end of 30th November, 2024 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check as a pre-condition of employment.
Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact natashar@envite.org.au.
Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples
