Conservation Officer

A Conservation Officer job in Melbourne for a local council.

Your new company
A Conservation Officer job in Melbourne for a local council.
Your new role
Working in the Bushland & Foreshore team, the role of the Conservation Officer is to contribute to the enhancement of the councils significant bushland and foreshore natural reserve areas (bushland, grasslands, creeks and wetlands) by ensuring they are maintained and developed to a high standard.

Youll:

• Carry out site assessments, site mapping, integrated weed control, revegetation, and minor infrastructure/landscaping maintenance
• Supervise Friends of groups, school groups and other community groups undertaking maintenance and development tasks of foreshore reserves
• Take direction from Bushland and Foreshore Crew Leader to ensure programmed works and reactive customer requests are completed and reported on promptly
• Take responsibility for ensuring the councils bushland and foreshore areas are clean, safe and welcoming

What you'll need to succeed
The following qualifications and experience would be ideal for the position:

• Qualification and/or demonstrated experience in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
• Experience with Native plant identification and Ecological Vegetation Classes, Chemical Users Certificate/Herbicide Applicators Licence
• Current Victorian Drivers license
• Chainsaw ticket level 1

What you'll get in return
Be a part of this amazing team, where you will receive the opportunity to work for an established government authority that values work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to suit employee and business needs, as well as other great benefits.What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to suman.kadian@hays.com.au.

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