Crew Natural Resource Management

Applications are now open for an ongoing NRM Crew role. Reporting to the Program Lead Environment, this pivotal role within the Bayside/Dandenong team will work across the region including remote and public sites performing weed control, revegetation and vegetation management along our key waterways such as Dandenong, Monbulk, Blind and Cardinia creeks, Cardinia Reservoir, wetlands and other land assets.

Across these priority waterways you will contribute to enhancing the habitats of Platypus, Grey Headed Flying Fox, Growling Grass Frog, Southern Brown Bandicoot, Greater Glider and other local flora and fauna. This role provides on-the-ground delivery of a monthly program of works within a crew of four, delivering safe, efficient maintenance across waterways and drainage infrastructure ensuring tasks are completed to standard and on schedule.

This includes weed control, revegetation, inspections and data collection. This role suits a hands-on operator with strong technical capability who thrives in a practical, outdoor environment in all weather. Your Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience and capabilities working within a team in Natural Resource Management, Land Management, or similar field-based environment.

Ability to safely contribute in a team environment to follow and improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously including emergency situations Demonstrated experience operating equipment and/or plant including brushcutters, chainsaw, rig spraying, knapsack spraying, hand tools associated with woody weed removal, planting augers etc Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people both within Melbourne Water, external organisations and with the general public Well-developed skills in Plant ID Confident in using a variety of technology, digital devices, apps and Excel Tertiary or TAFE qualifications in Conservation Land Management, Natural Resource Management or similar is preferable.

Be physically fit and able to work in all types of weather conditions across varied terrain. Valid Victorian Driver’s licence is mandatory Ability to start and finish on multiple sites across the region Desirable other qualifications such as White Card, Chainsaw, ACUP, First Aid, SSUV etc. How To Apply Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 25 th October at 11:55pm AEST