Coastal Ranger - Natural Reserves
Location:
Barwon Heads
Enquiries to:
Status:
Full-Time
Applications close:
28/01/2025
About the role
You will be part of a team who are responsible for carrying out a range of defined natural resource management works, operational maintenance, conservation and project works throughout the coastal reserve. A self-starter that has a broad range of experience in natural resource management.
The Coastal Ranger – Natural Reserves will be responsible for:
- Implementation of the coastal reserves annual works program with guidance and routine supervision.
- Implementation and monitoring of effective pest plant and animal controls within the coastal reserves.
- Participate in a range of Natural Resource Management planning activities including recovery plans, revegetation, pest plant/animal plans.
- Undertake and maintain new plantings throughout the coastal reserve.
- The consistent and efficient performance of rostered activities including maintenance works such as planting, minor tree maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, building maintenance, mowing, fencing, rubbish management, and other duties as directed.
- Lawfully operate heavy plant, including but not limited to trucks, tractors, agricultural machinery and other associated equipment.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- “Hands on” practical natural resource management skills including but not limited to plant identification, pest plant and animal control, monitoring activities, revegetation.
- Ability to safely operate horticultural plant and equipment.
- Ability to identify customer needs and expectations, decide the appropriate action and respond accordingly.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal with people with professionalism, courtesy, tact and understanding.
- Ability to work in a team, displaying respect for all members and working cooperatively towards planned outcomes.
Qualifications and expertise
- Qualifications or skills relevant to Natural Resource Management are highly regarded.
- Driving Licence (essential – preferably manual), Light Truck Licence (desirable).
- The following Certificates; Front end loader; Chainsaw; Farm Chemical Users – endorsed for PAPP and 1080 use (preferable).
- Coastal Plant identification skills, indigenous and introduced (preferable).
- Experience in identifying and resolving minor maintenance issues.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising with members of the public, being well-presented and friendly and having a strong customer service focus including the ability to manage difficult situations positively.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of upholding our workplace values in all they do when Caring for our Coast – Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you and you are as excited as we are by this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you, please click the Apply Now button.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Preferred candidates will be required to hold a Working With Children check and undergo a National Police Check.
For a copy of the Position Description please contact – recruitment@barwoncoast.com.au
Applications close on Tuesday 28 January 2025.
Please note only applicants who progress to the next stage in the recruitment process will be contacted.
How to apply
If this sounds like you and you are as excited as we are by this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills for the role.