Address- High performing team
- Rewarding, dynamic role
- Excellent employee benefits
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The Open Space department is responsible for the enhancement and maintenance of Kingston City Council's vast open spaces. As one of five teams within the department, the Bushland and Foreshore team’s focus is on managing the 13km of foreshore and 78ha of natural reserves to protect and enhance local biodiversity and provide a positive visitor experience to these wonderful open space assets.
About the role
We are seeking a Bushland Coordinator professional to join the Bushland and Foreshore team. Reporting to the Team Leader Bushland and Foreshore, your role is to:
- Oversee the daily management of programmed and reactive works across the Bushland reserves, including triaging of customer requests
- Be accountable for the effective delivery and implementation of the on-ground initiatives identified in the Biodiversity Strategy
- Work to increase engagement and involvement in volunteer groups and events across the bushland reserves
- Assist with the management of the contractors by attending contract meetings, undertaking regular performance and OH&S audits and ensuring accurate quality assurance records
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference to our community and the environment through management of Council’s bushland reserves.
As an expert in your field, you’ll shape how Kingston manages biodiversity assets, supported by Council through documents including the Council Plan, Climate and Ecological Emergency Response Plan and of course the , Biodiversity Strategy.
Ably assisted by a team of passionate and expert Officers with an excellent culture, the Bushland Coordinator role offers numerous rewards and bright career prospects to the right candidate. Opportunities like this don’t come along often, so don’t miss out and apply today!
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Qualification in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or similar
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a large, diverse team of land management professionals
- Demonstrated experience in Project/Contract/Contractor Management
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing biodiversity assets in a peri-urban environment
What we can offer
This is a full-time fixed-term position.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
Mandatory Requirements
- Essential: Do you hold a current driver's licence which allows you to drive within Victoria?
- Essential: Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children Check? Please note, you will need to organise and pay for this if you are successful in progressing to the pre-employment stage of the recruitment process for this position. If you already have a Working with Children Check you will be required to add the City of Kingston as an employer if you are successful for this position.
- Essential: Do you hold the qualifications required in the position outlined in the position description?
Kingston values diversity and is committed to creating a workplace where all employees can be their true self every day. We are a child safe and an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
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