Ecology Technician - Townsville (BH-4951) Location: Townsville, Australia
Sector: Science & Research
Salary: $37.59 per hour
Achieve are recruiting for an Ecology Technician - Townsville .
YELLOW CRAZY ANTS eradication expert
This position will undertake specialist natural area and waterway management including:
Revegetation works Habitat management Fire management Waterway management Water quality monitoring Litter collection Weed management Soil assessment Erosion and sediment control Emergency response (fish kills/oil spills) Propagation techniques Wildlife management (bat dispersals and monitoring) Provide support to environmental events, activities, and project sites (including schools and community landcare areas) and assist in educational projects/events including School Shade Tree, Guest Speakers, Eco Fiesta, Clean-Up Australia Day, National Tree Day, etc.
Carry out general construction work including:
Fencing Sand ladder construction Cementing Erecting signage Fire break construction Walking track construction Safely operate and maintain specialist equipment including:
Aquatic weed harvester Fire units 4x4 vehicles Water quality equipment Spray trailers Generators Deutcher Brush cutters Chain saws Hand tools REQUIREMENTS:
Cert III Conservation and Land Management Manual C Class Drivers Licence Recreational Boat Licence Current Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Licence 30215 QLD - Course in General Safety Induction (construction industry) Traffic Control Licence Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Level 2 Chainsaw / Polesaw Certificates Fire Fighter (Vegetation) Sound knowledge of natural area management including revegetation, habitat management, on-ground fire management, waterway management Sound working knowledge of environmental services maintenance practices and procedures, including plant and maintenance Exercise responsibility for Work Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, EEO, Anti-discrimination and privacy obligations Sound knowledge of specialised equipment and its service and maintenance requirements Capacity to work in natural areas and conduct revegetation, plant identification, fire and weed management Problem-solving abilities and skills Driving 4x4 and reversing with trailers Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including D&A Show a clear Police check If you feel you have the necessary skills for this role then please upload a current resume by clicking on the link or send your resume to .
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