Overview

Conservation and Land Management Traineeships – Nerang base for Numinbah Valley

Envite Environment is seeking nine people interested in starting a career in bush regeneration / horticulture / conservation and land management. You will:

  • Undertake a full time 18 week paid traineeship:
  • Gain a Certificate 1 in Conservation and Land Management
  • Undertake practical work in bush regeneration, plant propagation, tree planting, track construction and other tasks aligned with your training.
  • Receive assistance to gain work following the traineeship.

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government. Disadvantaged jobseekers and underutilised Queensland workers are able to access assistance under SQW. This traineeship is an entry-level role aimed at individuals interested in work in the conservation and land management industry. It allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to prepare for work.

Trainees will undertake work activities in the  Gold Coast and Numinbah Valley area based from Nerang. Work will be undertaken at PCYC Bornhoffen Leadership Development Centre , National Parks, David Fleay’s Wildlife Park and Country Paradise Parklands Nerang. Work activities include native plant propagation, tree planting, bush regeneration, wildlife enclosure and walking track maintenance.

Who can apply?

  • Over the age of 15 years;
  • Ineligible for Australian Government employment services or assistance; or
  • Have accessed Australian Government employment services for more than six months and remain unemployed;
  • Have not previously completed a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management;
  • Not currently a full time student at TAFE, University or School;
  • Permanent resident of Australia residing in Queensland;
  • New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland;
  • Refugee and Humanitarian Visa Holder living in Queensland; or
  • Temporary Visa Holder living in Queensland with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.