Conservation Officer

Permanent, Full time
Band 5
Salary $ 77,000.80 (Pro-Rata) + Super + RDO + Flexible Working

**About Us**
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

**The Role**
Make a difference in our community

The Conservation Officer (Interpretation and Engagement) will implement a program of works that focus on ecological burning and biodiversity improvements of Council’s conservation reserves. This position will plan and deliver annual burn programs, conservation works projects and support community engagement activities which promote awareness of local biodiversity. The role includes existing plans and programs with scope for continuous improvement and innovation of the services.

**About you**
We are seeking a passionate individual with a background in conservation and public land management able to work collaboratively in a small team environment. You have technical experience with ecological burning and landscape restoration programs and project delivery skills working with contractors and specialist providers to achieve biodiversity improvements. You can communicate the outcomes of these works through clear reporting to a range of stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

**Want to know more?**
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Tim Connell, Unit Manager Conservation on 9401 0566.

**Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday14 May 2023**
- In line with the directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, all roles at the Council require staff to be mandatorily vaccinated to perform duties and/or deliver services to the community. Therefore, if you are successful in the selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of an approved Covid-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption._
- Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation._

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