Job Opportunity: Natural Areas Officer

Classification: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017 (LGEA Level 5 + CWA)

Location: Noosa Shire, Sunshine Coast, QLD (Kabi Kabi Country)

Employment Type: Casual (Full-Time Hours)

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated Natural Areas Officer to join our Environmental Services team. If you are passionate about hands-on ecological restoration, biodiversity protection, and caring for bushland and trail networks, this is your opportunity to turn your passion into purpose.

The Role

Reporting to the Natural Areas Supervisor, you will be on the frontline of bushland management and environmental conservation across Council’s reserve network. Your work will directly preserve and enhance Noosa's unique natural assets while ensuring safe access for the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering practical ecological restoration using diverse techniques, small plant, hand-held tools, and weed management equipment.

• Inspecting, constructing, and maintaining trails and reserve infrastructure to promote safe community access and habitat connectivity.

• Monitoring and recording field operations and reserve conditions using GIS mapping tools, Technology One, and MS Office.

• Safely applying herbicides and maintaining statutory records in compliance with the Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) Act 1966.

• Conducting pre-start inspections, cleaning, and routine maintenance of tools, small plant, and vehicles.

• Responding to community enquiries, resolving customer requests, and representing Council with professionalism and care.

• Participating in emergency response activities (e.g., floods, storm events, or bushfires) and the after-hours roster as required.

About You

You are a practical, safety-conscious environmental professional who thrives in outdoor field operations and values working collaboratively in a high-performing team.

To be successful, you will possess:

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications: Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (or equivalent demonstrated industry experience).

• Ecological Knowledge: Strong understanding of local flora, fauna, regional ecosystems, and environmental weed management techniques.

• Licences & Certifications:

  • Current manual 'C' Class Driver’s Licence with 4WD operating experience.

  • General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

  • Unrestricted Commercial Operator’s Licence under the ACDC Act (or ability to obtain within 2 months of appointment).

  • Current Senior First Aid & CPR Certificate (or ability to obtain within 2 months of appointment).

Desirable Skills:

• Chainsaw certification (Trim and cut felled trees).

• Prescribed Burn Crew Member certification.

• Safe off-road 4WD operation training.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.