Bushland Management Officer

• Full time, permanent position
• Band 5, $81,962 - $93,911 plus 12% Superannuation
• Doncaster East location

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic bushland management professional to play a vital role for the Manningham community in caring for our beautiful natural environment. Manningham Council has over 42 high quality bushland reserves within our 'Green Wedge' area, and a number within the urban area which require a dedicated professional to actively manage. An exciting opportunity awaits for a people person to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We are looking for an excellent communicator and a team player with the ability to work with environmental contractors and build capacity within the community in caring for our natural environment.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

As Bushland Management Officer, you will play a key role in managing the Bushland Contract and reviewing the integrity and function of this contract. You will identify opportunities to enhance existing environmental community groups and expand such community networks. You will work within a dynamic team on broader conversation programs supported by Council.

Skills and experience

Ideally you will have the following skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in bushland practices with a vision to protect and enhance the natural environment.
• Experience in the management of bushland contracts.
• Experience working with bushland contractors, and volunteers relating to conservation.
• Strong plant ID and botanic knowledge with the ability to communicate and educate others in the importance of ecosystem health.
• Familiarity with budget management and grant applications.

How to Apply

to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Melissa Carmody, Senior Biodiversity Officer,

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email or visit

Applications close on Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11:00pm

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants must hold a Working with Children Check.