Conservation and Ecosystem Management Traineeships – Gold Coast Envite Environment is seeking nine people interested in starting a career in bush regeneration / horticulture / ecosystem management.
You will undertake a full time 18 week paid traineeship: Gain a Certificate 1 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management Gain accredited training in Senior First Aid, White Card, ACDC Chemical Operators Certificate and Operate and maintain chainsaws. Undertake practical work in bush regeneration, plant propagation, tree planting, track maintenance and other tasks aligned with your training. Receive assistance to gain work following the traineeship. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government. Disadvantaged jobseekers are able to access assistance under SQW. This traineeship is an entry-level role aimed at individuals interested in work in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. It allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to prepare for work.
Trainees will undertake work activities in the Gold Coast and Numinbah Valley area based from Nerang. Work will be undertaken at PCYC Bornhoffen Leadership Development Centre, Queensland National Parks, David Fleay Wildlife Park, Seqwater Hinze Dam area and catchment and Nerang Country Paradise Parklands. Work activities include native plant propagation, tree planting, bush regeneration, wildlife enclosure and walking track maintenance.
Who is eligible? Participants must be:
Queensland residents Aged 15 years or older An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen. Unemployed No longer enrolled in school Closing date is December 13, 2024. Earlier applications encouraged. How to apply: To apply for this position, please attach your current resume and a cover letter that addresses the key Selection Criteria listed above.
Applications close January 3, 2025 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found) Workways Australia Limited ACN 141 659 734.
Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Police check as a pre-condition of employment. Aboriginal, South Sea and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Maree via 0428116895 or
Workways Australia Ltd respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and pays its respect to the ongoing living cultures of Aboriginal peoples Start date is January 28, 2025.