Field Supervisor – Bushlink
Location: Brookvale, NSW
Employment Type: Casual or Permanent Part-Time (workdays available across Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:00pm)
About the Role
We are seeking passionate, reliable, and suitably qualified people to join our team as a Field Supervisor. In this rewarding role, you will supervise, train, and support a team of employees with intellectual disability as they carry out meaningful bush regeneration and garden maintenance work.
This exciting position is part of Bushlink, our innovative not-for-profit business dedicated to creating genuine and valued employment opportunities for people with disability in supported teams.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and support team members with intellectual disability to perform onsite environmental tasks
Carry out best-practice bush regeneration and gardening activities, including weeding, planting, pruning, rubbish removal, and maintaining tidy and safe worksites
Liaise with the back office regarding work tasks, safety consultation, and reporting
Transport the team and equipment safely between the Brookvale base and work sites (Bushlink vehicle provided)
Engage with school students through our Schools Inclusion Program and have a current Working With Children Check
Lead volunteer and corporate volunteer groups in bushland projects
Assist with onsite training or administration tasks during inclement weather
Provide first aid when necessary
Attend monthly Bushlink staff meetings
Essential Criteria
Demonstrated field experience in bush regeneration, professional gardening or similar
Ability to supervise and support small teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of safe work principles and practice
Current First Aid Certificate
Current Driver Licence
Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable Criteria
Diploma or Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management or equivalent
Experience supporting people with disability
Experience working with volunteers, corporate groups, or school students
