Bushland Officer $34.41 per hour casual rates + super Ongoing with a view to full time Roster: Mon – Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Training provided Dandenong location Our Client Our client is a great place to live, work and invest, with great people for neighbours, colleagues and friends.
They are a place where people from all cultures and nations are welcomed, involved and well cared for and achievements are recognised and proudly celebrated.
As the regional capital of the south-east, they are working to build a dynamic sustainable future for the community.
The Role Your primary purpose in this position is: To protect, preserve and enhance Council's bushland reserves.
To facilitate community understanding of Council's parks, natural reserves and areas of remnant vegetation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: General Duties Operate items of plant, equipment and undertake associated manual tasks associated with the city's Parks operational requirements.
Assist in the preparation and planning of revegetation works programs.
Perform a range of revegetation, maintenance, development and associated works including: Identification of indigenous plants and weeds; Control of weeds using chemical, mechanical and manual methods; Assist with the collection, preparation and storage of indigenous plant seed.
Assist with the planning and facilitation of community participation and reserve interpretation services.
Planning activities and other related recreational and educational activities.
Comply with all codes of practice and safe operating procedures.
Training Undertake training as required.
Assist in the training of less experienced staff.
Record Keeping Maintain records and provide information as required.
To be considered for this role you should have: Essential Qualifications and Experience: Heavy Rigid HR Drivers licence.
Relevant experience in Bushland Management Experience with routine daily maintenance of minor plant and equipment Team Player: Must work effectively in a team and be committed to public service.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication Adaptability: Prepared to work in all weather conditions and on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.
Certificates First Aid (Level 2) (with expiry date) National police check (with Stat Dec) issued within the past 6 months Ability to commit to rosters with a proven track record of good attendance and punctuality.
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