Kickstart your conservation career with our entry level PAID TRAINEESHIP in Conservation & Ecosystem Management
Challenge Employment & Training is calling for expressions of interest for a paid, entry-level Conservation and Ecosystem Management Traineeship starting September 2025.
Located at the Woodford Folk Festival, 87 Woodrow Road, Woodford 4514.
What’s in it for you?
- Earn while you learn with a Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC10124) and on top of that, your White Card, First-Aid and ACDC is included in the training
- Gain practical insights and on-the-job experience in environmental conservation on the beautiful grounds of Woodfordia
- Be part of a 20-week paid traineeship, working 38 hours per week
- Hourly wage ranges from $10.49 to $18.84 (excluding super) under the National Training Wage
The kind of work you will be doing
- Clearing invasive plant species
- Operating tools and equipment such as brush cutters and line trimmers
- Planting and regenerating native vegetation
- Learning practical environmental restoration techniques
We’re looking for people who are
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Positive and ready to learn
- Physically fit and enjoy working outdoors
- Ready to start in September 2025
Bonus: A valid driver’s licence and your own transport will be highly regarded, as travel to various work sites is involved.
Eligibility criteria:
To apply, you must:
- Be a Queensland resident aged 15 or older
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible visa holder, or New Zealand citizen
- Be unemployed or underemployed, and not currently enrolled in full-time education
- Not have previously completed a Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- Not be in full-time or stable employment
- Meet other criteria under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative
We strongly encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, and the long-term unemployed.
Apply now! Be sure to include your current resume.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
This traineeship is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
To learn more about this and other programs visit: www.challengeemployment.org.au
RTO5388
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 20 weeks
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
