Natural Reserves Ranger

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Natural Reserves Department is looking for a Natural Reserves Ranger who will be responsible for delivering flora and fauna maintenance programs within coastal areas. Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Implementing maintenance programs to enhance biodiversity and horticultural presentation within Natural Reserves and public open space in accordance with best practice flora and fauna management techniques and utilising specialist plant and equipment.

• Undertake audits, risk assessments and implement solutions resulting from these to ensure public safety is maintained in parks and reserves and public open space.
• Carry out necessary minor infrastructure repairs where appropriate within areas of responsibility.
• Carry out any necessary cleansing activities including the collection of litter and removal of graffiti from all open spaces, public spaces and conservation areas within your teams’ control.
• Report any park and public space maintenance issues to your team leader.
• Assist the Team Leader to undertake on-the-job training of employees under your direction in specialist conservation and land management techniques and safe operation of specialised equipment.
• Assist other Council Departments and external agencies in emergency response in areas of expertise such as bushfire response, storm damage and wildlife rescue.

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week.  You will be working 8.44 hours per day, 9 day fortnight. 

About you

• Certificate III or equivalent experience in Natural Resource Management or related discipline.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing Parks and Conservation Areas.
• A strong understanding of safe work practices.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Employee Assistance Program 

This position is a Band 3,  currently remunerated between $66,181 to $70 010 per annum, plus superannuation. Salary level will be based on the experience level of the candidate. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please email Alex Milicic at Alexandra.milicic@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.