Park Ranger

• Temporary full-time position from November 2024 until March 2025

Come join a dynamic and experienced team in the management of over 300 hectares of Natural Bushland spaces within only 9.6 km from the CBD.

Banyule is the destination and renowned for its range of beautiful remnant Bush reserves and habitat corridors of the Darebin, Yarra and Plenty river. We work closely with the community on a range of restoration and maintenance activities throughout the year.

You will conduct a range of regeneration/restoration activities, including weed control, direct seeding, enrichment planting, ecological and weed reduction burning and mapping and monitoring of significant flora and fauna.

About the role:

The key objectives of the role include:

• To protect, promote and enhance biodiversity values and ecological processes within Banyule City Council’s bushland reserves by engaging in daily work under the direction of the Bushland Team Leader.
• Maintain revegetation projects and aesthetic amenities of parks and reserves including: rubbish removal, path maintenance, storm damage and reporting hazards.
• Contribute to short and long-term site-specific management plans including species lists and plant orders
• Conduct community events such as "Friends of" activities.
• Be responsible for ensuring all works are undertaken in a safe manner.

The position will be based at Banyule City Council's Parks Office in Bellfield and 46 Yando Street, Greensborough. There may be occasional weekend work throughout the year, with ample notice provided.

Skills, experience and certificates

• Qualifications in Natural Resource Management or related field (desirable)
• Sound knowledge of urban re-vegetation practices and remnant vegetation protection.
• Good knowledge of integrated weed management practices using chemical and manual control options.
• Knowledge of flora indigenous to Banyule’s Parks and Reserves
• Knowledge of weed flora of Banyule area.
• Two years’ experience on urban revegetation/ regeneration projects.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Driver's licence
• Working with Children's check

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact David Melli Tel: (03) 9422 6107 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 11.45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

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 employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

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.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

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 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement 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.