Reforestation Field Specialist
BH-318857
Posted: 20/11/2025
- $700 - $825 per day
- Australia Western Australia Northam
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Energy from Waste / Biomass
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Sustainable Fuel
Reforestation Field Specialist
Location: Perth or Wheatbelt (preferably Central or Northern Wheatbelt)
Employment Type: full time with flexibility (Full-time or Part-time, 3–5 days per week)
About the Role
Our client is delivering a project to achieve sustainable land use in rural WA, with the goal of establishing carbon farming and carbon credit opportunities for local landowners and ultimately contributing to Australia’s transition to the use of renewable energy.
We are seeking a Reforestation Field Specialist to support the establishment and operation of carbon plantings across the Wheatbelt region. This is a field-based role with some office work and flexibility for operating from a home base in the Central or Northern Wheatbelt. The position is ideal for someone passionate about sustainable land management, and with experience in broadacre agricultural enterprises, agricultural machinery operation, agroforestry or regional land management practices (preferably in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia)
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Perth or Wheatbelt (preferably Central or Northern Wheatbelt)
Employment Type: full time with flexibility (Full-time or Part-time, 3–5 days per week)
About the Role
Our client is delivering a project to achieve sustainable land use in rural WA, with the goal of establishing carbon farming and carbon credit opportunities for local landowners and ultimately contributing to Australia’s transition to the use of renewable energy.
We are seeking a Reforestation Field Specialist to support the establishment and operation of carbon plantings across the Wheatbelt region. This is a field-based role with some office work and flexibility for operating from a home base in the Central or Northern Wheatbelt. The position is ideal for someone passionate about sustainable land management, and with experience in broadacre agricultural enterprises, agricultural machinery operation, agroforestry or regional land management practices (preferably in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Plantation Manager with the establishment and day-to-day operations of carbon plantings.
- Conduct field activities including pesticide application, minor infrastructure repairs (fencing, gates, water pipes), and firebreak maintenance.
- Perform site assessments (tree health, weed control, survival counts) and GIS mapping (desirable).
- Liaise with landholders, local governments, and stakeholders throughout project phases.
- Participate in bushfire response and manage contractors on-site.
- Contribute to documentation such as operating procedures, safety analyses, and tender documents.
- Experience in broadacre agriculture, agroforestry, or regional land management (preferably Wheatbelt WA).
- Demonstrated experience working on farming operations, including machinery operation and herbicide application.
- Experience leading teams and being a proactive team member delivering works and managing contractors in rural or agricultural industry
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in remote locations.
- Competency or willingness to acquire skills in First Aid, 4WD, Bushfire Response, Chainsaw Operation, ChemCert.
- Understanding of WA WHS Regulations and practical application.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite, GIS applications).
- Self-motivated with experience both working alone and as part of a team.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.