Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Work Skills
Full-time Traineeship


Location: Kingaroy
Duration: 6 months
Closing Date: 25/09/2025
Position Overview:
The purpose of this Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Work Skills) Traineeship in Kingaroy is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Conservation and Ecosystem Management Trainee you will gain practical training and experience in conservation, horticulture, and land management.

Day-to-day tasks may include:
- weed identification, treatment and control
- clearing weed matter and mulching bare ground
- native seed collection and propagation
- regeneration of natural areas through replanting native vegetation in partnership with community groups
- watering, fertilising and maintaining tree guards and newly established plantings

This is a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.
Essential Criteria:
- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
- The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures.
- The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members.
- The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.
Desirable Criteria:
- Work experience in your chosen industry
Position Requirements:
To fulfil the requirements of Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Work Skills) Traineeship with Golden West Apprenticeships you will:

- Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
- Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
- Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
- Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
- Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.