Bushland & Wetland Officer

**Job no**: 495581
**Categories**: Farming, Animals and Conservation
- **Salary from $72,942 + Superannuation + RDO + overtime + industry training**:

- **Based in Notting Hill**

**About Us**

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the geographic centre of Melbourne.

The Bushland & Wetlands Team manage a broad range of significant bushland, wetlands and waterways of high biodiversity value which provide important natural places for our community to connect to nature, explore and enjoy.

**About the Position**

You will play a key part in the protection and enhancement of the City of Monash's significant natural reserve areas.

You will be responsible for providing a high standard of bushland maintenance in both remnant and revegetation sites, implementing well developed natural resource management techniques.

The role also provides an exciting opportunity to assist in community engagement and education through events and activities.

**Skills and experience**
- Experienced in the use of bushland maintenance techniques & equipment
- Enjoy being empowered to contribute to, co-develop and implement reserve management and works programs
- A motivated, team player who is responsible for achieving high quality outcomes, through self-management and working as part of a large team
- Willingly engage in community events and education such as the supervising "Friends of " groups activities and community plantings on some weekends

**Requirements**:

- Relevant industry tertiary qualification such as Diploma in Natural Resource Management or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Current Victorian Drivers License
- ACUP or Farm Chemicals Users Certificate
- Pre-employment Medical Assessment
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Valid Right to Work in Australia
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

**Benefits**

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:

- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive and accessible management
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close **Sunday 10th August at 11.55pm**

**Enquiries**:

- Monash Council is committed to be a_**_ flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace _**_where we embrace and support diversity._
- We are also committed to being a _**_Child Safe organisation_**_ and have zero tolerance to child abuse._

**Advertised**: 16 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 10 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time