Bush Regenerator

Bush Regenerator

Date: 25 Aug 2026

Location: Panania, NSW, AU

Company: Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW, with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The Role

The Bush Regenerator will work as part of a small team to maintain and improve Council’s bushland and stormwater assets. You will undertake a range of bush regeneration and vegetation management activities, ensuring works are completed safely, effectively, within scheduled timeframes and in accordance with service level requirements, Plans of Management and site strategies.

You will identify hazards, assess risks, implement safe work procedures and report incidents and near misses. You will also operate and maintain a range of plant and equipment and provide recommendations for maintenance and improvements.

The role involves working with Bushcare Crew Leaders and Team Leaders as well as providing support to volunteers and community groups. You will also contribute to accurate record keeping, reporting, on-the-job training and skills development. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of natural areas within a small team.
• Carry out bush regeneration and associated vegetation management activities, including weed control, planting, mulching, installation of erosion control devices and Asset Protection Zone (APZ) maintenance.
• Undertake establishment of control lines, surveys, site inspections and assessments, and seed collection.
• Provide supervision and/or support for safe work by Bushcare volunteers and community groups
• Report and/or remove dumped rubbish and debris from bushland areas.
• Assist with accurate record keeping

For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.        

You will have

• Certificate 3 in Bush Regeneration, Natural Resource Management or equivalent, or be working towards a relevant qualification.
• AQF level 3 Chemical Use and Handling Accreditation.
• Class C driver licence.
• Experience controlling weeds using chemical and mechanical methods. 

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $69,034 (Grade C, Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Work within a small team contributing to the maintenance and improvement of Council’s natural areas.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community and local environment.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brett Luth via email  - [email protected]

How to apply

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 7 September 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.