Indigenous Strong Country Ranger – Eastern Team

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Culturally safe workplace

On-the-job training

Job summary

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) is seeking a committed Strong Country Ranger (Eastern Team) to support the protection, restoration and ongoing care of Bunurong Country. This role involves hands-on land management across culturally and environmentally significant landscapes, delivering initiatives such as cultural and ecological fire management, pest control and bushland regeneration.

Reporting to the Team Leader (Eastern), you will work with Traditional Owners and partners

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is mandatory for this role.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence is required.
• AgVet Chemical User Permit or willingness to obtain.
• Chainsaw Licence is desirable.
• 4x4 driving experience desirable.
• Clear Working with Children Check and National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Office).
• Native plant identification skills or willingness to learn.
• Experience using GPS, maps and navigation tools or willingness to learn.
• Experience or interest in land management, fire management, pest control or wildlife conservation.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-Country land management activities including cultural and ecological fire management, pest and weed control, wildlife conservation, bushland regeneration and revegetation.
• Assist with planning and implementing cultural burning and ecological fire management.
• Support pest and invasive species management programs.
• Assist with wildlife monitoring and habitat restoration.
• Safely operate and maintain vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Follow work plans and directions from Team Leaders.
• Maintain accurate field records and complete required documentation.
• Engage respectfully with Traditional Owners, community members and partner organisations.
• Comply with organisational policies, cultural protocols and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Willingness to work outdoors

Team collaboration

Communication and engagement

Education

Aboriginality is mandatory

Tools

Driver’s Licence (Victoria)

AgVet Chemical User Permit

Chainsaw Licence

4x4 driving experience

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

GPS, maps and navigation tools

Outlook & Microsoft Office

Job description

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) is seeking a committed Strong Country Ranger (Eastern Team) to support the protection, restoration and ongoing care of Bunurong Country. This role involves hands-on land management across culturally and environmentally significant landscapes, delivering initiatives such as cultural and ecological fire management, pest control and bushland regeneration.

Reporting to the Team Leader (Eastern), you will work with Traditional Owners and partners