• Help restore and protect Coffs Harbour's natural bushland - and make a visible impact every day.
• Love the outdoors? Turn your passion for conservation into a meaningful full‑time career.
• Join a dedicated team regenerating our city's natural landscapes and empowering local volunteers.

About the role

As a Bush Regenerator with the City of Coffs Harbour, you'll play a hands‑on role in restoring and maintaining the region's unique bushland and natural assets. Working alongside the Bush Regeneration Officer, you'll support conservation programs, guide community volunteers, and deliver on-ground regeneration, weed control and habitat restoration. You'll assist with planning, reporting and implementing regeneration strategies while ensuring safe, efficient and environmentally responsible work practices.

This outdoor, practical role is perfect for someone who thrives in nature and enjoys meaningful, community‑focused work.

About you

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic bushland professional with a Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management (or willingness to obtain) and several years of hands-on bush regeneration experience.

You bring solid knowledge of native flora, weed identification and control methods, herbicide application, and the practical use of tools and equipment in the field. You're confident working independently, liaising with volunteers, and providing clear technical guidance.

Physically fit, safety-focused, and committed to environmental sustainability, you'll take pride in improving local ecosystems while representing the City with professionalism and community spirit.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $62,779) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Scope for performance-based salary increases.
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to apply?

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6879104.

Applications close 12 Apr 2026 at 9.00pm

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Jason Purser, Maintenance Coordinator Horticulture on jason.purser@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0438 486 916 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.