Bushland Works Leader

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Yarra Ranges Council Full time

**_Why work anywhere else_**

Located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges is a geographically varied and demographically diverse council.

Trust, Empowerment, and Innovation underpin everything we do. With our commitment to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and development, every project you work on will enhance your skills and capabilities.

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bushland Works Leader to join our Bushland team within the Recreation Project & Parks department.

As a Bushland Works Leader, you will understand and communicate site knowledge to the Bushland team, contractors, and friends groups.

On ground staff supervision and mentoring, including apprentices, is also a key component of this role

This is a fantastic opportunity suited to someone looking to advance their career in Conservation Land Management.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity 76 hours per fortnight.

**About the team**

Our Environment & Infrastructure directorate is responsible for building and maintaining the picturesque and environmentally diverse Yarra Ranges municipality. Environment & Infrastructure consists of several multi-disciplinary departments including Sustainable Environment & Facilities, Infrastructure Services, Recreation & Parks, and Assets & Capital Programming.

**What you’ll bring to our team**
- Proven capability to carry out manaual bushland management works.
- Experience in delivering bushland management works including the daily supervision of on-ground staff, environmental volunteer groups and contractors.
- The ability to communicate with groups including contractors, Council staff and community groups.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Qualifications in Natural Resource Management or related discipline (or extensive relevant experience).
- Experience in First Aid Certificate or equivalent, Australian Chemical Users permit, Arboriculture assement training, Traffic Management, Medium Rigid licence, Basic Wildlife Awareness,is highly regarded but not essential.

**Why you’ll want to join us**

By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- Fortnightly RDO available.
- Access to ongoing professional career development.
- Activity Based Working environment.
- Join a friendly passionate team.

Salary from $66,258 per annum (Band 4), plus superannuation.

To apply, please attach a Cover Letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join our team, along with a copy of your Resume.

**Contact for enquiries: Tom Meek**, Bushland Coordinator, on (03) 9294 6645
**Closing date**:11.59pm, DAY, DATE MONTH YEAR

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2021 and our Corporate Code of Conduct. Applicants will require the following:

- Police Check - renewal required every 5 years.
- To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, Yarra Ranges. Shire Council will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.
- Current Victorian Driver’s licence.
- Medical Check.
- Working with Children Check or current VIT registration.
- Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all genders, from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. We encourage conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share, and we are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards._

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