Help protect and care for our natural spaces.
Do you love working outdoors, enjoy practical hands-on work, and want to help protect the bushland and natural areas our community values?
We’re looking for motivated people to join our Fire and Bushland team – helping to keep our reserves, tracks, fire breaks and natural areas healthy, safe and ready for all seasons.
This is meaningful, active work where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a friendly crew that cares for the environment and plays a vital role in managing bushfire risk across the city.
What you’ll be doing
- Assisting with controlled burns, including preparation and safe on-ground operations.
- Building and maintaining tracks, fire breaks and access points.
- Carrying out weed control, brush cutting, mowing, spraying and general vegetation management.
- Helping restore natural areas through bushland regeneration, planting and erosion control.
- Completing pre- and post-burn tasks, including weed management and clean-up.
- Using plant and equipment such as chainsaws, pumps, brush-cutters and tractors.
- Checking reserves and reporting hazards, damage or safety risks.
- Following established procedures, work orders and safe work practices.
About you
- Has experience with controlled burns, track/fire break work, or bushland operations.
- Knows how to safely use small plant, pumps, chainsaws, brush-cutters and mowing equipment.
- Understands basic conservation and land management (native species, weeds, local environment).
- Enjoys working outdoors in all conditions and can solve problems as they arise.
- Works well in a team and demonstrates professional, respectful workplace behaviour.
- Holds a driver’s licence.
- Additional tickets such as White Card, firefighting qualifications, chemical handling, or Conservation & Land Management certificates are an advantage.
- Have (or can get) a National Police Check.
What we offer you
- Base salary between $63,498.27 and $69,671.37 (dependent on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation.
- Permanent/full-time
- A rostered day off every fortnight
- All tools, equipment and PPE provided
- A supportive team and the chance to make a real environmental impact
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a brief cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Jamie Grace, Works Manager Environment and Recreation on 6217 9765.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Fire and Bushland Management Worker.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our roles and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position you will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment including but not limited to, WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and disciplinary action in previous employment.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.