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Salary- Great opportunity to further your development in propagation of indigenous plant species.
- Part time - fixed term tenure available until 30 June 2025 (Thursdays & Fridays)
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. 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, open space, planning, arts and management.
Sitting within the open space team, the bushland and foreshore team manage councils natural assets and an indigenous plant nursery. The nursery provides an educational outlet and locally sourced propagated plants.
About the Role
We are seeking a Conservation Officer - Nursery to join the bushland and foreshore team. Reporting to Lee James, Bushland Coordinator you will:
- Ensure propagation of quality stock and carry out regular inspections of Council’s nursery as part of the work audit system and maintain accurate quality assurance records.
- Undertake a broad range of nursey maintenance and development tasks in accordance with agreed standards, practices, and procedures.
- Provide indigenous nursery conservation education to all Bushland and Foreshore Conservation Officers.
- Coordinate, supervise and provide indigenous nursery conservation education to “Friends Of” groups, school groups and other community groups/individuals undertaking volunteering in the nursery.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Qualification and /or relevant experience in indigenous plant propagation
- Good Ecological Vegetation Class and plant ID skills.
- Ability to share knowledge and provide guidance to other employees
- Ability to self-organise and work independently with limited supervision
What we can offer
This is a part-time, fixed term position to 30 June 2025.
The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.
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.
The salary for this position starts at $70,143.91 (Band 4) per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation.
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 Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.
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