Park Ranger
2 days ago
Protect and restore Banyule's iconic natural spaces.
Are you passionate about protecting local biodiversity and
working in some of Banyule's iconic natural spaces? Join Banyule City Council's
Bushland Management Team as a Park Ranger and play a vital role in preserving
and enhancing our unique bushland reserves.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in
your local environment, working with a dedicated team that values ecological
sustainability, teamwork, and community involvement.
About the Role
You'll be joining a passionate and collaborative team
dedicated to delivering high quality conservation outcomes across Banyule's
natural landscapes. Every day you'll be working alongside engaged and
enthusiastic community members, contributing to meaningful environmental
stewardship and local biodiversity initiatives.
You'll play a vital role in protecting and enhancing some of
Melbourne's most scenic and ecologically rich environments making a lasting
impact on the region's natural heritage.
What You'll Be Doing
Implementing targeted conservation and ecological
restoration activities across high-value biodiversity reserves, in alignment
with the strategic works plan developed by the Senior Ranger.
Engaging with and support community environmental volunteer
groups, fostering collaborative stewardship of conservation reserves across
Banyule.
Collaborating with other Bushland team members and Parks and
Natural Environment staff contributing to the management and enhancement of
diverse natural and amenity sites.
What you'll bring/what we are looking for
- Qualifications
in Natural Resource Management or a related field - Minimum
2 years' experience in bushland regeneration or urban revegetation - Sound
knowledge of native flora, particularly indigenous to Banyule - Strong
understanding of weed identification and integrated weed management
practices - Ability
to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with stakeholders
and the community - A
passion for environmental conservation and a hands-on approach to land
care
Pre-employment requirements
- Driver's
Licence - Working
With Children Check - Functional
Capacity Assessment - Agricultural
chemical users certificate - Nationally
Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
We offer:
- Salary $77,106.83 per
annum plus super - A permanent, full-time position
- A
collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment. - Professional
growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. - Genuine
work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a nine-day
fortnight (fortnightly RDO's) - 26
weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental
leave - partner - Award-winning
learning and development opportunities - Health
and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport - A
supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing
Work outdoors with a great team. The position will be based
at the Yando Street Depot and / or Council's Parks Office in Bellfield as
required.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter
outlining your interest in the Park Ranger position aligned to the 'key
selection criteria' in the position description.
For further details about this position, please see the
position description. If you have any questions, please call Paul Davis
on for a confidential conversation.
Applications close: 22October 2025at 11:45pm
Why choose Banyule?Join a dedicated team committed
to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to
drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to
the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and
innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and
rewarded.
Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we
value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we
encourage you to inform us through your application or email
Our Values: Our employees align their careers with
Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility,
initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development
culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You
will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over
130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all
while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you
starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.
Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of
diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.
We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone:
principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an
inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing
gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace
Gender Equality Action Plan
Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule
City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as
Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in
the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the
Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to
a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule
City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and
well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All
allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a
child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment
where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will
actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in
decisions that affect their lives.
