Land Management Supervisor / Technician / Bush Regenerator

Experienced Land management technicians wanted!

Do you want to be part of a well-resourced and experienced land management team? One with the scope to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in the Newcastle and wider Hunter region?

If you have the drive and desire to move your career to a company focused on connecting the best people to the best work, then we want to hear from you.

The Company

Kleinfelder is an environmental and engineering consulting firm, built on a track record of proven success and long-term relationships.  Our successes have been driven by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who have found the scope and opportunity to grow with us.

Due to our success and growth, an opportunity has arisen for qualified and experienced Land management technicians / Supervisors / Bush Regenerators who want to further develop their career into an exciting role to join our Newcastle team.

The Role

In this role you will be undertaking various vegetation management and rehabilitation activities for private industry and government authorities as a member of a professional team. 

Tasks that are part of the role include weed control and bush regeneration, native tree planting, brushcutting, hand weeding, chemical spraying, vegetation clearing for bushfire management and more.

Successful applicants that join our team will have demonstrated work ethic, be fit and punctual, and display excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team and show initiative where required, follow instructions and have a willingness and desire to improve your skills and knowledge in bushland restoration and plant identification.

About you

You will bring: 

• At least 12 months weed control experience including herbicide application (high volume and backpack), brushcutting, and manual control techniques;
• A general knowledge of vegetation communities including local native plant and weed species;
• Completed or enrolled in Certificate in Conservation & Land Management or related qualification relevant to bushland management;
• Practical knowledge of work health and safety policies and procedures, risk management practice and principles;
• Ability to operate vehicles and field equipment;
• Physical fitness, a solid work ethic, self-motivation and ability to function in a team environment;
• A current NSW driver's licence;
• White Card (construction induction);
• ACDC/ChemCert qualifications; 
• 5-day availability (Mon – Fri);
• Available to regularly work away from home for up to 5 days at a time (multiple times a month);
• Strong attention to detail and company policies, codes and values; 
• A proven track record of hard work.

Applicants will be highly regarded if they have:

• First Aid;
• Chainsaw qualifications;
• 1 to 2 years on-ground experience in industry including vegetation management, bush regeneration, arborist or relevant land management roles; 
• Strong knowledge and identification of weeds and weed control methods.

Successful applicants must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical (including drug screen testing). Offers of employment are conditional on being medically and physically fit for the job.

What Kleinfelder can offer

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a portfolio of large and complex site assessment and remediation projects for our existing and ever-growing diverse network of clients. 

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:

• Highly competitive salaries and benefits,
• Friendly and supportive team environment,
• Flexible work arrangements available (e.g., hybrid working),
• Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
• Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program),
• Professional career and technical development programs incl, study assistance with external and internal learning,
• Opportunities to participate Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity community support)
• Service recognition and reward programs including bonuses,
• Professional membership support.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

If this opportunity sounds like something you have been looking for, we encourage you to submit your application including your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

If require any further information regarding this role, please email our friendly HR team: HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this recruitment process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.