About the Business

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1200 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

 

Briars Conservation Ranger

• Casual
• Band 4a

The Briars is one of the largest properties owned and run by the Mornington Peninsula Shire. The site covers 230-hectares incorporating bushland, farmland and a State significant heritage precinct with 1840’s Homestead. Nine staff and over 50 volunteers maintain and develop the Briars, which welcomes over 180,000 people visit per year, making it one of the most visited destinations on the peninsula.

The role of the Briars Conservation Ranger is to contribute to the management of the Briars natural assets.  The position is involved in the delivery of on ground works including but not limited to pest plant and animal monitoring and management, works associated with revegetation including site preparation, planting and maintenance, fence construction and maintenance and other small infrastructure works, in addition to providing support to volunteer and visitor programs within the property.

 

About the role

Job tasks & responsibilities

Core accountabilities include:

• Perform bushland maintenance activities including pest plant and animal management.
• Perform bushland revegetation and natural area restoration
• Undertake minor amenity works (e.g. renewal of gravel paths, fencing, installation of signage)
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely ensuring maintenance and repairs are conducted in a timely and coordinated manner
• Undertake fence construction and maintenance works
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Council policies and procedures and adhering to OHS requirements

 

Skills, experience and other requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in bushland management, including various weed management techniques
• A sound knowledge of both introduced and native flora.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Ability to work closely with volunteers to deliver on ground works where required
• Ag Vet Chemical Users Certificate

Please review the Position Description in full, for specific information about this role.

 

To apply

Click 'Apply' this will take you to the job listing on our job application portal where you can commence the application process. Please provide your CV and a one-page cover letter addressing the skills, experience and other requirements by 6pm, 14 October 2021.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; have a disability; and/or a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work rights VISA. 

Please Note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are only able to consider candidates currently residing in Australia with valid work eligibility.

 

Make contact

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Jonathon Ricciardello, Team Leader Briars on 03 5974 3686

 

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