Bushland Officer - Casual

We have an exciting casual position opportunity for a Bushland Officer in our passionate and innovative Biodiversity Team. Are you positive curious and passionate about the natural environment? If you have a biodiversity or environment qualification or are near completion one you may be our ideal candidate!

This role is fundamental in protecting, enhancing and celebrating the sites of biological significance within the Knox municipality. In addition, this role will increase the appreciation and understanding of biodiversity values within the organisation and the broader community. You will also participate in biodiversity community events and activities.

This is a casual role based at Civic Centre however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 4 classified role, remuneration will be $69,307.00 - $73,819.44 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• The position requires proficiency in the operation of more complex knowledge, including local indigenous plant communities, natural resource management practices, bushfire preparedness and fire regimes, plant ecology, pest plant and pest animal management, herbicide use and application.
• Provide biodiversity expertise to the organisation.
• Provide a high commitment to customer service.
• Support work of organised volunteer groups.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the biodiversity values of the natural environment, and the benefits for the local community.

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

For further information on this role please contact Nadine Gaskell on 02988579

To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by: 05/02/2024 11:55pm

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.