Aquatic Ecosystem Regenerator
Job No:
BC3554
Location:
Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 460,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Aquatic Ecosystem Regenerator to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, with a strong focus on the maintenance and rehabilitation of aquatic ecosystems and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) assets.
In this role, you will undertake a diverse range of activities to ensure WSUD assets, natural waterways, and surrounding landscapes are maintained to a high standard, contributing to the protection and enhancement of our local environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and ongoing maintenance of WSUD assets, gardens, riparian zones, and natural areas in accordance with required standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of plant types, including annual, exotic, and native species
- Safe, efficient, and effective use of all tools, plant, and equipment
- Undertaking revegetation works in line with established programs and directions, using recognised conservation and horticultural management practices.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Horticulture or equivalent
- Some experience in maintenance of WSUD assets, gardens and natural areas
- Chemical Application AQF3 or equivalent
- Current class C driver’s licence.
Desirable:
- Current class MR driver’s licence
- Chainsaw operation certificate of competence
- Traffic Controller Implementation accreditation
- First Aid certificate
- Bush regeneration experience.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,362.15 per week
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
Click here to view or download the position description.
Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
- Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
- Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
Best of luck.
Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Belinda Riley on 0421 095 459
Internal ref: BCC1868
