Land Management Officer

$93,235.45 per annum base + Superannuation

Permanent

Are you interested in making a tangible difference in environmental conservation efforts on the western basalt plains? Working in a dynamic team who look after 96 conservation assets across one of Melbourne's largest municipalities?

Located on the western basalt plains, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community and its natural environment, being innovative, future-focused and responsive and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a permanent full-time staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine.

The role

In this role, you will report to the Senior Biodiversity Officer (Operations) and play an essential role in maintaining and restoring grasslands and grassy ecosystems within the Brimbank area whilst working with a dedicated team passionate about grassy ecosystems.

We are seeking a person who can bring their skills and experience for:

• Planning, coordination and monitoring on-ground works programs
• Engaging, supervising and managing contractors to implement adaptive management programs
• Seeking funding opportunities, developing applications and delivering successful grants
• Establishing links and partnerships with stakeholders
• Understanding of Federal and State Government Policies, Codes of Practice and other regulatory requirements as they relate to the conservation land management.

To be considered you will have:

• Strong botanical knowledge with specific understanding of grasslands and grassy ecosystems.
• Experience working on the ground in conservation land management
• Technical knowledge of effective pest plant and animal control, conservation land management practices, assessment of works and maintenance techniques to proactively manage Brimbank's conservation assets
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Botany, Natural Resource Management, Ecological Science, other related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience in development and implementation of project plans, site plans or conservation based plans
• Local government experience is desirable
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check and Level 2 First Aid

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 3 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Value Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Zoe Thomson [email protected]

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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