Field Technician – Natural Environment

Field Technician – Natural Environment

• Salary: $75,760 per annum ($1,456 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Permanent Full time
• 9-day fortnight
• Ref No: 26-098

Have you had training and experience in the maintenance of natural areas and enjoy working outdoors?

Parks and Natural Environment are seeking a passionate Field Technician to join our Natural Environment team. In this hands on role you will undertake natural area regeneration duties including chemical and manual weed control, planting, fencing, seed collection and propagation of native plants.

What you’ll bring

To be successful for this position you will have relevant experience and will hold the following mandatory tickets and qualifications:

• WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Chemical Certificate (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM30, Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304 and Control weeds AHCPMG301).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and relevant experience.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card) must be provided within three months of appointment.
• Current Working with Children Check must be provided within three months of appointment.
• DWG Green Card (Phytophthora Dieback) must be provided within three months of appointment.

Supported training

The City of Joondalup is committed to supporting the right person to develop and grow in the role. If you do not currently hold them, the City will support successful applicants to obtain the following mandatory certificates:

• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificates.
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009).
• Chainsaw Operating Certificate.

If you are interested we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Ryan McWaters, Supervisor Natural Environment on [08 9400 4150](tel:08 9400 4150)

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter online via the City’s recruitment portal, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close 11.55pm on Monday 24 August 2026.