Description The City of Tea Tree Gully is a progressive council with a strong reputation for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy and create a more liveable, vibrant and accessible city; a city which prospers because our people are there making it happen. THE ROLE A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, energetic and outcome driven Biodiversity professional to join our Biodiversity Team. The City of Tea Tree Gully’s Biodiversity team undertakes appropriate tasks and responsibilities associated with the “hands on” work on revegetation sites and the implementation of maintenance programs for constructed wetlands and Conservation Reserves across the City. Position Description – Field Officer Biodiversity Key responsibilities include: Maintain and Enhance Biodiversity Sites Conduct maintenance activities on revegetation areas, constructed wetlands, and conservation reserves using approved Biodiversity Standards Methods. Pest Plant Management Identify, control, and eradicate invasive plant species using herbicides, mechanical removal, and bushcare techniques. Site Monitoring and Reporting Monitor the condition of Council’s open spaces and biodiversity assets, perform site assessments, and report any concerns or risks to the Team Leader. Team Mentorship and Safety Compliance Mentor new team members including trainees and non-payroll personnel, and ensure all worksite risks are assessed and managed in accordance with WHS procedures. Equipment Operation and Maintenance Operate horticultural and natural resource maintenance machinery, perform pre-operation checks, and report faults or breakages promptly. About You The successful applicant will have the following: Certificate III in Conservation and Environmental Management Unrestricted MR licence (or willingness to obtain on commencement) Chainsaw Level 2 ticket (or willingness to obtain on commencement) Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) / Workzone Traffic Management (WZTM) (or willingness to obtain on commencement) Experience in biodiversity related works Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance Apply today! We seek to recruit and retain highly motivated and professional people dedicated to providing our residents with the highest level of service. Joining us means working for a progressive, community-minded, service orientated organisation that is proud of the role it plays in people’s lives. You will also benefit from challenge, variety and an opportunity to develop your career. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments. Salary range is between $75,220 - $76,478 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. Applications close 11pm Saturday 21 February, 2026. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Sneyd on 0408 806 867. Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.
