Land Care Worker

What people in this role do:

• Remove weeds and unwanted vegetation using herbicides and minimal disturbance techniques
• Collect seeds and propagate local native plants
• Replant native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers and maintain natural environment
• Control pests by using eradication programs
• Map vegetation, collect botanical and environmental data for research and documentation purposes
• Construct and maintain tracks, facilities and amenities in bushland
• Maintain equipment and vehicles
• Combat salinity by applying control measures

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Ability to perform physical outdoor work
• An interest in the preservation of natural bushland
• Good attention to detail and work methodically
• Skills to work in teams
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: government authorities, private organisations and mining companies
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?