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Leading Worker Environment Alexandrina Council | Goolwa, SA Full-time | 9-day fortnight | LGEA Level 7 Work Outdoors. Lead a Team. Protect the Environment Love working outdoors? Know your way around bush care, weed control and conservation works? Ready to step up and lead a small crew? Join Alexandrina Council as a Leading Worker Environment, where youll deliver hands-on conservation and maintenance works across bushland, wetlands and coastal areasmaking a real impact in your local community. From coastal reserves like Ratalang Basham Beach to wetlands, roadsides and biodiversity areas, this is your chance to be part of work that protects and enhances our environment for the community. What youll be doing - Leading a small team delivering environmental maintenance and conservation works - Supervising day-to-day activities, contractors, plant and equipment - Carrying out bush care, revegetation, weed and pest control, and fire mitigation - Working across coastal, rural and urban natural areas - Ensuring strong safety practices and quality outcomes - Keeping records and reporting on works completed What youll bring Experience in natural area management, conservation or bush care - Strong knowledge of pest plants and weed control (including chemical use) - Ability to lead from the front and support a team on the ground - Good communication skills and a practical, can-do attitude - Ability to plan, prioritise and work independently Essential requirements - Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management (or higher) - Current Drivers Licence - Chainsaw certificate - Chemical handling experience - White Card - Traffic Management certification Whats on offer - 9-day fortnight (great work/life balance) - Work outdoors across diverse and unique environments - Supportive team culture that values respect, teamwork and impact - Opportunity to step into a leadership role and grow your skills Additional information - Based at Goolwa Works Depot (with travel across the region) - Some after-hours or emergency response work may be required - Pre-employment medical and functional assessment applies Apply now If youre ready to roll up your sleeves, lead a team and make a real environmental impact, we want to hear from you. Click ''apply now'' and attach a resume and cover letter. Applications close Wednesday 6th May 2026 5pm. Click here to view the Position Information Document For a confidential chat about the role or what it''s like to be a part of the Alexandrina Team, please contact Raechel Lewis Team Leader Environmental Projects on 0404 684 ***. Alexandrina Council embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process. All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy policies.