At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to plant trees, control weeds, and maintain natural habitats.
- Company: Regen Environmental Management, a leader in conservation and ecosystem projects.
- Benefits: Paid traineeship, Certificate III qualification, PPE provided, and mentoring.
- Other info: Great career pathways in conservation and horticulture await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for nature; no experience needed, just a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 990 - 1210 $ per month.
Trainee – Natural Resource Management (Melbourne & Regional Victoria)
We're looking for a motivated trainee to join our Natural Resource Management (NRM) team.
You don't need experience.
You'll work alongside experienced Leading Hands and field crews and learn on the job.
Your employer will support you to complete a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management as part of your traineeship.
Key responsibilities
- Planting indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses on revegetation and restoration sites
- Controlling weeds by hand, with hand tools and (once trained and certified) with knapsack spraying
- Maintaining waterways, wetlands and bushland reserves
- Learning to identify native plants, weeds and local wildlife
- Helping with site set-up, fencing, mulching, tree guards and general site maintenance
- Following safe work practices and helping keep your crew and site safe
- Recording simple site information and progress
About you
- A genuine passion for the environment, native plants and wildlife
- Enjoys physical, hands-on outdoor work in all weather
- Reliable and punctual, with a positive, can-do attitude
- Keen to learn and happy to take direction
- Works well in a team
- An interest in, or study of, horticulture, conservation or environmental science is a bonus but not essential
About us
Regen Environmental Management, in partnership with Australian Ecosystems Pty Ltd, delivers maintenance works to landscaping, revegetation and waterway restoration projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our crews work on creeks, wetlands, grasslands and bushland reserves.
We remove weeds, plant indigenous species and look after the habitat that supports our native wildlife.
- A paid traineeship with a nationally recognised qualification
- On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced field staff
- PPE and uniform supplied
- A real career pathway into conservation, horticulture and NRM roles, including pathways into future Leading Hand roles
- Varied work across diverse natural sites in Melbourne and regional Victoria
- Above award rates
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Trainee – Natural Resource Management – Melbourne & Regional Victoria employer: Regen Environmental Management
Regen Environmental Management offers a supportive environment for trainees, providing on-the-job learning alongside experienced mentors. Employees have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation and ecosystem management while working outdoors in diverse settings. The company emphasizes safety and teamwork, making it an attractive place for those passionate about the environment.
Contact Details:
Regen Environmental Management Recruitment Team
