Trainee Conservation and Ecosystem Management Practitioner

Grow Your Career in Conservation and Land Management

Muru Mittigar is seeking a motivated Trainee Conservation and Ecosystem Management Practitioner to join our team and develop the skills required to restore and protect natural environments across Western Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about the environment, biodiversity and caring for Country. Working alongside experienced environmental professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in bush regeneration, habitat restoration, weed management, revegetation and ecological monitoring while completing a nationally recognised qualification – Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

About the Role

As a Trainee Conservation and Ecosystem Management Practitioner, you will learn to:

• Undertake bush regeneration and weed control activities 

• Assist with native planting and revegetation projects 

• Monitor and maintain ecosystem health 

• Identify native and invasive plant species 

• Use environmental tools, equipment and machinery safely 

• Support conservation projects across a range of landscapes and sites 

• Follow environmental, cultural and workplace safety requirements

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in conservation, the environment and sustainability 

• Enjoys working outdoors in varying weather conditions 

• Is reliable, motivated and willing to learn 

• Has good communication and teamwork skills 

• Holds a current driver’s licence (or is working towards obtaining one) 

• Is physically fit and capable of undertaking outdoor field work

What We Offer

• Paid employment while completing a nationally recognised qualification 

• Practical, hands-on learning with experienced mentors 

• A supportive and culturally inclusive workplace 

• Exposure to a variety of conservation and land management projects 

• Career pathways within the environmental and natural resource management sectors

Muru Mittigar strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to caring for Country and protecting the environment.