Section 50D Identified Position

The City of Melville considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are seeking a motivated First Nations Conservation Trainee to join our Natural Areas team. This traineeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on environmental experience while completing a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

You will work alongside experienced conservation professionals to develop practical skills in land management, conservation practices, and environmental stewardship while contributing to the protection of our natural landscapes.

If you are passionate about conservation and keen to build a career caring for Country, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: City of Melville Operations Centre

Salary: $61,428.55 p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2028

What You’ll Be Doing

• Undertake structured training toward a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Assist with natural area maintenance including planting, seed collection, propagation, weed control and litter removal
• Participate in manual, mechanical and chemical weed control activities
• Learn to safely operate and maintain machinery such as chainsaws and brushcutters
• Support bushfire mitigation and control works
• Develop skills in identifying native flora
• Use and maintain conservation tools and equipment correctly
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and under supervision

What We’re Looking For

• Genuine passion for nature conservation and environmental care
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and quality work practices
• Interest in working outdoors and contributing to land management projects

Essential Requirements

• OLNA or NAPLAN Band 8, Year 10 English and Maths C grades (or equivalent Certificate I/II qualification)
• Ability and commitment to complete Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Desirable Requirements

• Current driver’s licence
• Construction White Card

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Monday, 23 February 2026, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Luke Hoehn, Natural Areas Supervisor on 0402 799 033.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces
• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Save time and money with free on-site parking
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.