We're looking for a local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who's passionate about caring for our country, and has experience in Bush Regeneration to join our Open Spaces team. 

You will undertake regeneration and maintenance of our natural areas including: bushland, wetland and other areas carrying out revegetation, weed control activities and hazard reduction activities across the Shellharbour local government area.

This position is targeted towards someone who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who are familiar with caring for Dharawal Country, and with knowledge of local Aboriginal communities across the Illawarra. 

The successful candidate will have;

* Completed certificate III in Conservation Ecosystem Management / Conservation Land Management or equivalent
* Experience in bush regeneration and maintenance and working in bushcare groups
* Class C Drivers Licence
* General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or will obtain this prior to commencement
* Farm Chemical Users certificate or will obtain this prior to commencement
* Ability to gain your Chainsaw operations Level 1 and Provide First Aid Certificate as part of your probation period

Reporting to the Team Coordinator Bushland Management, this is a full time position where you will work on some weekends facilitating bush care working bees with community groups and supervising volunteers as part of Councils Bushcare Program.

The role is based at our Oak Flats Services Depot and we encourage people from all walks of life to apply for this role.

Click here for a video which provides more information about the role and the potential candidates we are looking for in this exciting role. 

If you have any questions or wish to discuss your personal circumstances, please reach out to the contact people for a yarn.

About us: 

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for the local Aboriginal Community through Yirran Muru (many pathways) Aboriginal playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. 

* Permanent full-time 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight, on a 7-day roster including weekends 
* Commencing salary range from $65,964.60 - $70,002.40 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)
* Adverse Working Condition Allowance
* Plus 11.5% superannuation
* Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
* Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more.
* Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please note you will need to complete a pre-placement medical assessment for this role.  

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: 

 - Nick Graham, Acting Team Coordinator Bushland Management on 0423 886 448
 - Maiquilla Brown, Aboriginal Community Planner on 0458 768 818.

Closing date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 at 11.30pm.

Shellharbour City Council holds an exemption under Section 126 of the 'Anti Discrimination Act' 1977 (NSW) for this position.  

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Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.  

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Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;

We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.

Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Our core values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect and sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.

To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.