Natural Reserves Assistant Ranger

**Job no**: 492788

**Work type**: Full Time, Temp Full Time

**Location**: Seaford

**Categories**: Services

**About the position**

Council’s Natural Reserves Department is looking for a Natural Reserves Assistant Ranger who will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of flora and fauna maintenance programs within bushland and coastal areas.

This is an eight (8) month fixed term contract to assist Council across a busy seasonal/peak period.

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week. You will be working 8.44 hours per day, 9 day fortnight.

**About you**
- Previous experience in maintaining bushland or horticultural sits across public parks
- Experience in the use of a variety of tools, plant and mechanical equipment used in open space maintenance
- A strong understanding of safe work practices.

**Benefits of working at Frankston City Council**

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Rostered Day Off
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Purchased leave
- Employee Assistance Program

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

**Culture at Frankston City Council**

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you_._

**Pre-Employment Information**

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

**Advertised**: 07 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 24 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time