Bushland Officer

**Job no**: 495894
**Work type**: Casual
**Location**: Knox Civic Centre
**Categories**: Bushland

**About the role**:
This role is fundamental in protecting, enhancing and celebrating the sites of biological significance within the Knox municipality. In addition, this role will increase the appreciation and understanding of biodiversity values within the organisation and the broader community. You will also participate in biodiversity community events and activities.

This is a casual role based at our Civic Centre and out in the field.

This is a Band 4 classified role, remuneration will be $45.05 - $47.98 per hour depending on experience (inclusive of 25% casual loading in lieu of annual leave, personal leave & public holidays) In addition, you will receive superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will bring to this role**

The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Provide a high commitment to customer service.
- Support work of organised volunteer groups.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the biodiversity values of the natural environment, and the benefits for the local community.

**How to apply**:
A link to the can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

**Why work at Knox**

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

**To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit**knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox**

**Inherent requirements**

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

**Our commitments**
- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._
- Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation._

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**Advertised**: 17 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 03 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time