At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a crew to restore waterways and bushland while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Company: Platypus Environmental Services, dedicated to environmental restoration.
- Benefits: Above award pay, clear career pathways, and supportive team culture.
- Other info: No experience needed; we value your potential and commitment to teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a manual driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- Platypus Environmental Services – Melbourne VIC
- No experience required
- 20d ago , from NRMJobs Environmental Jobs
Want to spend your days outdoors doing work that actually makes a difference?
Platypus Environmental Services is growing its field team and we're looking for NRM Crew Members to help restore and care for waterways, bushland and riparian sites across the Werribee catchment and surrounds.
About us
Platypus delivers the full life cycle of natural resource and river restoration programs, from consulting and restoration through to civil works and ongoing maintenance.
Our crews are the backbone of everything we do.
We're a diverse, high-performing team that backs each other, takes pride in quality work, and brings a strong focus on safety, respect and care to every site.
What you'll be doing
Working in a small crew under an experienced Team Leader, you'll get hands-on with revegetation and planting, weed management (brushcutting, spraying, stem injection), pest animal monitoring, fencing and tree guards and waterway works.
Why Platypus?
- Pay above industry award rates, based on your skills and experience.
- A clear career pathway from Classification 1 to 4, with support for high performers to step up into Team Leader roles.
- Varied, meaningful work across aquatic, riparian, terrestrial and bushland environments.
- A crew culture built on quality, integrity, care and respect.
What we're looking for
- A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and enjoyment of physical outdoor work in all conditions.
- A strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- A current manual driver's licence,.
- Desirable: Cert II/III in Conservation and Land Management or a related field, Chemcert, White Card, First Aid, a chainsaw ticket, or relevant hands-on experience.
- Please include your suburb of residence in your application.
We value attitude and potential just as much as experience.
A criminal records check and functional fitness assessment will be required.
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NRM Field Crew Member in Melbourne employer: Platypus Environmental Services
At Platypus Environmental Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values teamwork, safety, and personal growth. Our NRM Field Crew Members enjoy competitive pay above industry standards, a supportive work culture, and clear pathways for career advancement in the rewarding field of environmental restoration. Join us in making a tangible difference in the Werribee catchment while working alongside a diverse team dedicated to quality and integrity.
Contact Details:
Platypus Environmental Services Recruitment Team
