Address- Fixed term full time position
- Monthly Rostered Day Off
- Generous leave entitlements
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity to further your leadership skills and work in a collaborative, supporting and engaging leadership team. Bring your Bushland or Conservation experience and passion for our natural environment and step into this fixed term position to cover long service leave from 20 May - 1 November 2024.
Skills, experience and certificates:
- Demonstrate a wide understanding of urban Biodiversity Conservation, Rehabilitation projects associated with Natural areas.
- Tertiary qualification (degree) in Biodiversity conservation, Bushland Management, ecology or an appropriate technical area (such as horticulture) with experience, or lesser qualifications (diploma) with extensive experience.
- Experience working within a highly political environment, engaging with and effectively building strong rapport and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed verbal and written skills including experience in writing reports, contract specifications and technical reports.
- Ability to carry out effective short, medium and long-term planning to ensure successful delivery of multiple high priority projects/initiatives on time, within budget and within a high-volume operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of high-performance teams and possession of effective leadership competencies.
Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:
- Current Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence
- COVID 19 vaccination certificate
- Functional Capacity Check
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and detail why you're interested in this opportunity and what you hope to gain from this experience. Any questions regarding the position, please contact Michael Tanner on 0481 175 *** or Chris Callahan on 0412 401 ***.
Applications close: Sunday 19 May at 11.45pm. Please note that shortlisting and interviews will take place immediately. Don't miss out!
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 **********@banyule.vic.gov.au.
Our Values: Our employees align their career 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.
- Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area).
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Study assistance.
- 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 wellbeing 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 and 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.
Covid-19 Vaccination requirements: In accordance with Banyule’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.
