We are looking for Field Team Members in all regions of Melbourne to join the Acacia Team! If you are passionate about caring for natural landscapes, enjoy working outdoors or are looking for a change of career then we would love to hear from you! Permanent fulltime, part time and casual opportunities are all currently available. About Us: Acacia is an industry leader that delivers environmental field services in some of the most pristine and unique reserves and waterways in the Greater Melbourne Region. We are a team of passionate environmental professionals who provide sensitive weed control, revegetation and consulting services to enhance native vegetation and open space areas for all Melbournians to enjoy. To help Acacia continue to grow and expand in a thriving industry we are looking for experienced field crew and those that are just starting out who have passion and respect for the natural environment and its conservation. Acacia is a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can grow and utilise your skills and talents in an innovative and supportive environment. We offer career development pathways where you can be a part of new technology such as our chemical free Heatweed technology or develop your technical and leadership talents to join our environmental consulting division. The Opportunity: As a Field Team Member you will be a part of a field based team undertaking land management activities on bushland, parks, reserves, and waterways to achieve project outcomes. Some of your duties will include: Working onsite as part of a Field Team to undertake land management and general environmental activities in bushland reserves, parks and on waterway. General labouring, planting trees and watering. Operate a range of hand held power tools . Weed control including spraying weeds as instructed by your team leader. You will have: Experience working in either Field Team, arboriculture, landscape gardening or as a labourer . Any experience with herbicide application would be highly regarded. Knowledge of both indigenous and exotic vegetation within Greater Melbourne. Ability to work proactively and constructively in a team environment . Sound interpersonal skills and the capability to communicate clearly and effectively with work colleges and the general public . Relevant TAFE or University education would be highly regarded. Construction OHS Induction card (White Card). First Aid Level 2. Driver's licence and own vehicle. ACUP licence or chem cert training. A genuine passion for the environment. The Offer: Build your career with an industry leader. Excellent above Award Annual Salary. Certainty of ongoing work. Be a part of a motivated and collaborative team based environment. Get in touch Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit and challenge for you? If you are motivated by and will enjoy in a team to deliver meaningful outcomes that help to build resilient communities and environments that can adapt to a changing future - then we encourage you to apply. Acacia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. For information about Acacia please visit our website at Acacia . nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026702
