Protect & preserve Banyule’s natural landscapes.

Come join a dynamic and experienced team in the management of over 300 hectares of Natural Bushland spaces within only 9.6 km from the CBD. Banyule is renowned for its range of beautiful remnant Bush reserves and habitat corridors of the Darebin, Yarra and Plenty River.

Why you'll love this role

As a Senior Park Ranger, you will protect, promote and enhance biodiversity values and ecological processes within Banyule City Council’s bushland reserves by engaging in daily work under the direction of the Bushland Team Leader. You will work closely with the environment community on a range of restoration and maintenance activities throughout the year.

If you love working outdoors, join a passionate Bushland management team.

What you’ll do

• Plan and maintain a range of regeneration activities including weed control, direct seeding, enrichment planting, ecological and weed reduction burning and mapping and monitoring of significant flora and fauna.
• Oversee the daily tasks of staff
• Safely operate and maintain plant and equipment for onsite environmental works
• Plan and conduct community events.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, attending required meetings.
• Maintain a high level of communication with Bushland Park Ranger, Bushland Team Leader and Bushland Coordinator

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

• Diploma in Natural Resource Management, or related field; and a minimum of four years' experience within the industry.
• Knowledge of flora indigenous to the City of Banyule parks and reserves.
• Knowledge of weed flora pertaining to the City of Banyule.
• Experience with other urban revegetation / regeneration projects.
• Knowledge of integrated weed management practices using chemical and manual control options.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead community groups

Pre-employment requirements

• Driver's Licence
• Level 2 First Aid (Apply First Aid)
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Agricultural chemical users certificate
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police check).

We offer:

• Salary $79,354.37 per annum plus super
• A permanent, full-time position

• A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a nine-day fortnight (fortnightly RDO’s) 
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities 
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport 
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing 

Work outdoors with a great team, 7.30am - 4.30pm. The position will be based at the Yando Street Depot and / or Council's Parks Office in Bellfield as required. 

Why choose Banyule?

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.