Strong Country Ranger — Eastern Team (Indigenous)

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation; Bass Coast Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Culturally safe workplace

Salary packaging benefits

Career pathways

Job summary

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation invites applications for a Strong Country Ranger (Eastern Team). The role supports protection, restoration and ongoing care of Bunurong country across diverse landscapes and tenures, delivering land management while honoring cultural protocols.

You will work with Traditional Owners and partners to plan and implement ecological fire management, pest control and habitat restoration, strengthening culture and country through hands-on fieldwork and

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

Cultural awareness

Driver’s licence

GPS & maps

Chainsaw licence

4x4 driving

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Basic computer skills

Plant identification

Land management experience

Physical fitness

Job description

Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation invites applications for a Strong Country Ranger (Eastern Team). The role supports protection, restoration and ongoing care of Bunurong country across diverse landscapes and tenures, delivering land management while honoring cultural protocols.

You will work with Traditional Owners and partners to plan and implement ecological fire management, pest control and habitat restoration, strengthening culture and country through hands-on fieldwork and