About this role
The City of Tea Tree Gully is a progressive council with a strong reputation for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy and create a more liveable, vibrant and accessible city; a city which prospers because our people are there making it happen.
THE ROLE
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, energetic and outcome driven Biodiversity professional to join our Biodiversity Team. The City of Tea Tree Gully’s Biodiversity team undertakes appropriate tasks and responsibilities associated with the “hands on” work on revegetation sites and the implementation of maintenance programs for constructed wetlands and Conservation Reserves across the City.
Position Description – Field Officer Biodiversity
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain and Enhance Biodiversity Sites
Conduct maintenance activities on revegetation areas, constructed wetlands, and conservation reserves using approved Biodiversity Standards Methods. - Pest Plant Management
Identify, control, and eradicate invasive plant species using herbicides, mechanical removal, and bushcare techniques. - Site Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor the condition of Council’s open spaces and biodiversity assets, perform site assessments, and report any concerns or risks to the Team Leader. - Team Mentorship and Safety Compliance
Mentor new team members including trainees and non-payroll personnel, and ensure all worksite risks are assessed and managed in accordance with WHS procedures. - Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Operate horticultural and natural resource maintenance machinery, perform pre-operation checks, and report faults or breakages promptly.
About You
The successful applicant will have the following:
Certificate III in Conservation and Environmental Management
Unrestricted MR licence (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
Chainsaw Level 2 ticket (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) / Workzone Traffic Management (WZTM) (or willingness to obtain on commencement)
Experience in biodiversity related works
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance
Apply today!
We seek to recruit and retain highly motivated and professional people dedicated to providing our residents with the highest level of service. Joining us means working for a progressive, community-minded, service orientated organisation that is proud of the role it plays in people’s lives. You will also benefit from challenge, variety and an opportunity to develop your career.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.
Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.
Salary range is between $75,220 - $76,478 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.
Applications close 11pm Saturday 21 February, 2026. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Sneyd on 0408 806 867.
Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.
Why work for us
A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth.
We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.
Other facts
About City Of Tea Tree Gully
We're a progressive north-eastern Adelaide council that's renown for innovation and service excellence. We strive to support our community, stimulate our economy and create a more liveable, vibrant and accessible city.
Large-scale renewal and development is driving strong economic and employment growth in the region, particularly in the Modbury precinct – an expanding hub for retail and health services. The O-Bahn busway, and smart technologies, including NBN and free public Wi-Fi hotspots, make the area a leader in connectivity and work-life integration.
Natural open spaces, walking trails and cycling paths, along with a broad range of recreation facilities and community events, adds to positive lifestyle choices for residents.
At the City of Tea Tree Gully, we seek to recruit and retain motivated and professional people. Joining us means working for a progressive, community-minded, service-orientated organisation that is proud of the role it plays in people’s lives. Staff benefit from excellent working conditions and opportunities for career and leadership development.
What you'll do
- The Field Officer Biodiversity will maintain and enhance biodiversity sites, conduct maintenance activities, and manage pest plants. They will also monitor open spaces and mentor new team members while ensuring safety compliance.
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