Ranger, Natural Resources

17 hours ago

Wollongong, Australia Bloom HR Full time

Would you like the opportunity to work on, and care for Country?
- Full-time, permanent role // Gardening and Landscaping Services Award, Level 2 or Level 3 (dependent on qualifications)
- Positions located in Wollongong and Southern Highlands (Berrima)

Do you have an interest in conservation, with skills in gardening, landscaping, or experience weeding out invasive species, re-planting and caring for natives? If so, this is your chance to become a Natural Resource Ranger with the Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council (ILALC).

Use your skills to care for Country, making a real difference re-planting, regenerating and caring for culturally significant native bushland.

**The Organisation**

The Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council (ILALC) is incorporated under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act NSW 1983 and covers an area from Helensburgh to Gerroa and includes the Southern Highlands areas from Tallong to Kangaroo Valley.

ILALC’s key role is to improve, protect and foster the best interests of its members and community. This can only be achieved through land acquisition, land management, cultural education, sustainable development and the development of programs and initiatives with positive and tangible outcomes, as led by the engagement and participation of our members and community.

**The Role**

ILALC has a Natural Resources Management team, which forms part of the Caring for Country business unit. Its primary focus is to undertake caring for Country activities such as bush regeneration, rehabilitation and other natural resources management services to a wide range of land owner stakeholders including local councils, government departments, businesses and private owners. As part of this team, you will work within a diverse range of vegetation communities across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands.

**Benefits**
- 38 hour working week
- Pay above Award rates
- NFP benefits including salary packaging
- Support with on-going development and attainment of relevant qualifications

**Essential Criteria**:

- Willingness to obtain Certificate II Conservation Land and Eco-Management Systems (Award Level 2), or Certificate II Conservation Land and Eco-Management Systems or equivalent (Award Level 3).
- Demonstrated experience in revegetation works including planting, mulching and plant maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience with the safe use and maintenance of power tools, light machinery and hand tools in accordance with WH&S requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with the safe handling and use of hazardous substances and chemicals, such as herbicides.
- Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community, culture, and heritage.
- Physically fit and able to complete physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently to work plans, and within a team
- Current NSW drivers' license

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Chainsaw operation certification
- NSW White Card (CIC) and First Aid certificate
- Chemcert Certificate

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