Posted 10 days ago
Description
Employment Type
Casual or Permanent Part-Time opportunity (regular work hours are 8.30 am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday)
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, reliable, and suitably qualified person to join our team as a Field Supervisor. In this rewarding role, you will supervise, train, and support a team of employees with intellectual disability as they carry out meaningful bush regeneration and garden maintenance work.
This exciting position is part of Bushlink, our innovative not-for-profit business dedicated to creating genuine and valued employment opportunities for people with disability in supported teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and support team members with intellectual disability to perform onsite environmental tasks
- Carry out best-practice bush regeneration and gardening activities, including weeding, planting, pruning, rubbish removal, and maintaining tidy and safe worksites
- Liaise with the back office regarding work tasks, safety consultation, and reporting
- Transport the team and equipment safely between the Brookvale base and work sites (Bushlink vehicle provided)
- Engage with school students through our Schools Inclusion Program and have a current Working With Children Check
- Assist with onsite training or administration tasks during inclement weather
- Provide first aid when necessary
- Attend monthly Bushlink staff meetings
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated field experience in bush regeneration, professional gardening or similar
- Ability to supervise and support small teams
- Understanding of safe work principles and practice
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Driver Licence
- Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Diploma or Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management or equivalent
- Experience supporting people with disability
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working with volunteers, corporate groups, or school students
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