Strong Country Ranger – Eastern Team

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation; Inverloch; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

On-the-job training

Job summary

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a committed Strong Country Ranger (Eastern Team) to support protection, restoration and ongoing care of Bunurong Country in the Eastern region. You will work across culturally significant landscapes delivering land management activities and cultural and ecological fire management with Traditional Owners and partners.

The role focuses on on-country activities, training and applying practical skills for long-term cultural and ecological

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is mandatory (Bunurong Nation is desirable).
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• AgVet Chemical User Permit (or willingness to obtain).
• Chainsaw Licence (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

Driver's licence

GPS navigation

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Tools

GPS/maps

Job description

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a committed Strong Country Ranger (Eastern Team) to support protection, restoration and ongoing care of Bunurong Country in the Eastern region. You will work across culturally significant landscapes delivering land management activities and cultural and ecological fire management with Traditional Owners and partners.

The role focuses on on-country activities, training and applying practical skills for long-term cultural and ecological