- Permanent, full time (fortnightly RDO)
- $70,144.36 plus super and allowances
- Flexible working arrangements (Consideration given to job sharing, flexible hours, part work from home, accommodation of family commitments, school hours etc).
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At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.
Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.
About the Role
Contribute to the protection, maintenance, monitoring and enhancement of Darebin's creek corridors and conservation reserves.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of operational works planning.
- Undertake chemical, mechanical and manual weed control activities.
- Implement various works pertaining to ecological restoration (Planting, Mulching, Weeding).
- Assist in daily works preparation including suitable equipment, PPE and planning.
- Tertiary qualification in natural resource management (or related discipline) and relevant industry experience.
- Understanding of indigenous flora, fauna and weed species relevant to Darebin and ecological management processes.
- Experience in the use of machinery, tools and equipment applicable to Natural Resource Management.
- Chainsaw level 1: Operate and Maintain
- Chemical Users Certificate.
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.
We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.
We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact David Melli, Natural Resource Management Team Leader on 0419 750 532 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close on 3rd August 2023 at 11.30pm.
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.
All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
