The nature repair industry talks a big game regarding our environment but does the practice match the rhetoric? Nature itself tells a timeless story but mostly it’s Real. Nature needs expertise and dedication to effectively manage and restore our precious, amazing and intricate biodiversity. If you are new to working with nature or are missing access to depth-of-knowledge, expertise and diverse restoration sites, then BARRC may be the avenue to explore the knowledge base essential to successful global community and nature management. Perhaps you are well advanced on the road to ecological restoration and ecosystem management? We may be the environment for you to develop and practice effective management and restoration beyond the “weed killing” & planting and mulching so prevalent in the lower knowledge base sections of nature work. Who are We? - Bushland And Rainforest Restoration & Consulting (BARRC) was formed in the year 2000 with the purpose of bringing together a wide range of people with differing but complementary practical experience in the field of ecological restoration /land management and ecological consulting. We are looking to engage qualified team member regenerators to work (full-time casual) in the Northern suburbs of Sydney / Central Coast Team & the MidCoast Team. We also have the capacity to undertake full training for the required period of apprenticeship to become highly proficient practitioners in restoration of some of the worlds truly diverse and rare vegetation communities. BARRC undertakes restoration of tremendously diverse vegetation communities including coastal heathland, all manner of woodland, wet and dry sclerophyll forest, assorted wild and inaccessible rainforest communities, wetlands, saltmarsh and mangroves. BARRC is renowned for superior quality outcomes and innovative approaches to restoration. In this United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, and amidst ecosystem collapse globally, motivated and experience practitioners wishing to develop their insights to the highest level are encouraged to apply. Pay as per Gardening & Landscape Services Award for the ‘apprenticeship’ period towards proficiency then as per negotiation for higher levels or complimentary or specialist experience. Please note that this is not a temporay position or a short term stepping stone towards development ecology positions but an offer to engage in conservation & restoration ecology for the long-term betterment of ecosystems. Requirements: Undertaking or completed AQF III Conservation and Land Management (Natural Area Restoration) Basic life skills and aptitude Ability to undertake sustained physical work Ability to work with a diverse and motivated team High level of communication skills Current Senior First Aid Certificate AQF III Chemical users’ certification WHS Construction Industry Whitecard Current drivers’ License Desire to develop ecological restoration repertoire to the highest level Ability to undertake continuous self & assisted education regarding Ecological Restoration Desirable: Chainsaw skills Landscaping experience 4x4 experience Abseil experience Report writing experience Environmental science degree or similar University qualification nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026929
