Natural Environment Maintenance Officer

Shire of Baw Baw; Warragul; Presencial; AUD 68.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work options

Flexible work options

Study/development assistance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Shire of Baw Baw is seeking a motivated Natural Environment Maintenance Officer to join the Open Space Maintenance team. In this role you will undertake maintenance and improvement of wetlands, waterways, bushland reserves and native vegetation sites, working as part of a supportive team outdoors.

You will perform environmental and horticultural maintenance activities including weed management, revegetation support, operation of plant and equipment, and environmental improvement works.

Formación

• Relevant horticultural, conservation, environmental management or land management qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in natural environment maintenance.
• Experience working in native vegetation, wetlands, waterways or open space maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of weed identification and safe herbicide application practices.
• Experience operating plant, machinery and equipment used in environmental or horticultural maintenance.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, contractors and members of the community.
• The ability to work effectively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and improve Council's natural environment areas including wetlands, waterways, bushland reserves and native vegetation sites.
• Perform weed management and revegetation support as part of environmental maintenance.
• Operate plant, machinery and equipment safely and in accordance with environmental improvement works.
• Contribute to biodiversity protection and amenity of public land across the municipality.
• Work outdoors and collaborate within a supportive team.

Conocimientos

Horticultural qualifications

Conservation experience

Environmental management

Land management

Workplace safety

Educación

Relevant horticultural/environmental qualification

Herramientas

Medium Rigid Truck Licence

ChemCert

ACUP

Chainsaw

First Aid

Descripción del empleo

Band 3: $68,135 - $72,610 + superannuation + weekly RDO

Permanent Full-Time, working 4 days a week

Work across some of Baw Baw Shire’s most valued natural assets including wetlands, waterways and native vegetation reserves.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about. Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs. At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones. Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community. To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Natural Environment Maintenance Officer to join our Open Space Maintenance team. In this role, you will undertake the maintenance and improvement of Council's natural environment areas including wetlands, waterways, bushland reserves and native vegetation sites. Working as part of a supportive team, you will perform a variety of environmental and horticultural maintenance activities including weed management, revegetation support, natural area maintenance, operation of plant and equipment, and environmental improvement works. Your work will directly contribute to protecting and enhancing the biodiversity, environmental values and amenity of public land across the municipality. This position offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high-quality natural environments and wants to make a positive contribution to their local community.

About the Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Relevant horticultural, conservation, environmental management or land management qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in natural environment maintenance.
• Experience working in native vegetation, wetland, waterway or open space maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of weed identification and safe herbicide application practices.
• Experience operating plant, machinery and equipment associated with environmental or horticultural maintenance.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, contractors and members of the community.
• The ability to work effectively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

The following would be advantageous:

• Medium Rigid Truck Licence.
• ChemCert, ACUP, Chainsaw and/or First Aid qualifications.
• Experience working with volunteers or community groups.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds.

Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
• Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
• Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
• Career development opportunities.
• Study/development assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
• A thriving Social Club.
• Close to Public transport.
• Ample free parking nearby.

Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 8 November 2026

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.