POSITION AT A GLANCE
TYPE: Full-Time
PERIOD: Immediate start available, ongoing
HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
LOCATION: Based out of our Yarragon Depot
QUALIFICATION: Conservation & Land Management (or similar, desirable)
Note: Multiple Roles Available
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Help us create, maintain and remediate native landscapes across Gippsland and Melbourne's South East.
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Work for a progressive family-owned company working with private, government and commercial clientele.
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Salary up to 40% above Award Rates (negotiable based on experience).
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Enjoy our Employee Health, Wellness and Incentive scheme which includes regular RDOs and Birthday Leave.
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Multiple positions are available! If you're looking for a leadership position in an environment or bush crew, we'd love to hear from you!
ABOUT HABITAT CREATIONS
Habitat Creations is a family-owned company specialising in large-scale urban landscaping, natural environment remediation and revegetation, and native plant supply via our Wholesale Nursery.
Our field teams operate across Greater Melbourne and Gippsland, servicing a range of clients including Private Landholders, State and Local Government Departments, Water Authorities, and Catchment Management Authorities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
WHAT'S ON OFFER
ABOUT YOU
As a Leading Hand - Environment, you’ll play a critical role in leading and supervising teams responsible for environmental remediation and revegetation, environmental and sensitive (WSUD) weed control, and other related tasks as required.
At Habitat Creations our goal is to attract and retain great people, that's why we prioritise training and development, offer clear pathways for progression, and provide employees with a generous Employee Health, Wellness and Incentive Program. You'll also be offered a permanent position, an attractive hourly rate and work with a supportive team in a range of environments, ensuring no two days are the same!
To be considered for the role there are some key Skills, Experience and Qualifications you'll need:
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Essential:
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Experience in an Environment or Bush Crew position, ideally in a leadership/supervisory role
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The ability to demonstrate sound knowledge in Environment works including native plant and noxious weed ID, Herbicide application (i.e. Knapsacks, Quik Spray units)
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Construction White Card
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ACUP
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First Aid Level II
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Current Driver’s License and reliable transport
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Availability 5 days per week (Monday – Friday)
Desirable:
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A Conservation & Land Management (or similar) qualification
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Chainsaw and brush cutter experience
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply via Seek. Make sure to include a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing any personal traits and professional experience to indicate your suitability for the role. For a copy of the position description or to arrange a confidential discussion, please email jobs@habitatcreations.com.au.