Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 30 June 2024
Position Type: Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract
Salary: $60,456.57 p/a, plus super
Are you passionate about nature and the great outdoors? Do you have a green thumb and a heart for conservation? We are looking for a Bushcare Officer Trainee to join our team. This hands-on role will involve working in beautiful natural settings, learning about native flora and fauna and making a difference in environmental conservation.
About this Opportunity
Creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a key priority for the City of Kalamunda as we lead and include the community in our reconciliation journey. This traineeship allows individuals to learn cultural practices and develop a greater connection to country.
You’ll gain a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management whilst complimenting your studies with on ground experience by as assisting with the implementation of reserve management plans, environmental projects and environmental restoration activities.
Regular activities to be undertaken by this position include, but are not limited to; rubbish removal, chemical and manual weed control, dieback treatment, erosion control, revegetation and liaising with environmental volunteers.
Further details can be found in the Key Result Areas of the Position Description found at the link below.
Selection Criteria
- A passion for learning about our organisation, our community and managing our local natural environment
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Not currently a full-time student at TAFE, University or school.
Hours of Work
This is a two year fixed term traineeship working full-time Monday to Friday, 76 hours a fortnight, which includes your formal training days.
About the Benefits
This position offers a salary of Level 2 being $60,456.57 per annum, plus superannuation. Other benefits are annual salary increments and EBA increases each year, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme and accrued annual leave which attracts an additional 17.5% leave loading and personal leave.
How to Apply
To be considered for the position your application will consist of a covering letter that addresses the Selection Criteria in this ad, and a current CV.
Please email your application to jobs@kalamunda.wa.gov.au with Bushcare Officer Traineeship Application in the Subject Heading.
For any questions about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9648.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 30 June 2024.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as the City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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