Bushland & Wetland Officer

Monash City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Monash City Council is seeking a Bushland & Wetlands Officer to join the Bushland & Wetlands Team. You will contribute to protection and enhancement of significant reserve areas, delivering high-standard bushland maintenance across remnant and revegetation sites.

Key duties include revegetation, riparian and wetland maintenance, indigenous planting, fuel reduction, and monitoring flora and fauna values, with opportunities to engage the community through events.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as Diploma in Natural Resource Management or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Current Victorian Drivers License.
• ACUP or Farm Chemicals Users Certificate.
• Pre-employment Medical Assessment.
• Employee Working with Children’s Check.
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Valid Right to Work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Revegetation and indigenous garden bed maintenance.
• Riparian and wetland maintenance.
• Remnant maintenance.
• Indigenous planting and seedbank programs.
• Fuel reduction in accordance with fire preparedness programs.
• Monitoring, protecting, and enhancing flora and fauna values.

Skills

Bushland maintenance

Team player

Community engagement

Self-management

Education

Diploma in Natural Resource Management

Tools

ACUP Certificate

Farm Chemicals Users Certificate

Job description

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne.

Permanent Full-Time position Salary $78,076 + Superannuation + RDO + overtime + industry training Based in Notting Hill Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:55pm

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Bushland & Wetlands Team manage a broad range of significant bushland, wetlands and waterways of high biodiversity value which provide important natural places for our community to connect to nature, explore and enjoy.

About the Position

You will play a key part in the protection and enhancement of the City of Monash's significant natural reserve areas. You will be responsible for providing a high standard of bushland maintenance in both remnant and revegetation sites, implementing well developed natural resource management techniques.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Revegetation and indigenous garden bed maintenance
• Riparian and wetland maintenance
• Remnant maintenance
• Indigenous planting and seedbank programs
• Fuel reduction in accordance with relevant fire preparedness programs
• Monitoring, protecting, and enhancing flora and fauna values

The role also provides an exciting opportunity to assist in community engagement and education through events and activities.

Skills and Experience

• Experienced in the use of bushland maintenance techniques & equipment
• Enjoy being empowered to contribute to, co-develop, and implement reserve management and operational works programs
• A motivated, team player who is responsible for achieving high-quality outcomes, through self‑management and working as part of a large team
• Willingly engage in community events and education such as the supervising "Friends of " groups activities and community plantings on some weekends

Requirements

• Relevant industry tertiary qualification such as Diploma in Natural Resource Management or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Current Victorian Drivers License
• ACUP or Farm Chemicals Users Certificate
• Pre‑employment Medical Assessment
• Employee Working with Children’s Check
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Valid Right to Work in Australia
• Other pre‑employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well‑being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Andrew Bailey on 9518 3727 or at [e-mail]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [e-mail] We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child‑related harm.

Bushland and Wetland Officer PD October 2026.pdf

Here at Monash City Council, we provide a wide range of community services to one of the most populated municipalities in Victoria and the second largest employment destination after Melbourne’s Central Business District. We value accountability, respect and teamwork, and are committed to be a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. If you share our values, are ready to build your future and want to help us make Monash the most liveable city in Victoria, we’d love to hear from you!