Location:
Horsham Office and surrounding region
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Designated Role
This is a designated position established as a special measure under section 12 Equal Opportunity Act . Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are eligible to apply.
About the Role
The Entry-Level Ranger will be responsible for the on-the-ground execution of BGLC's responsibilities to care for Country in the Wotjobaluk Nations' Recognition & Settlement Agreement Area.
This role will attend to the maintenance of the sites, ensuring the wellbeing of the ecosystem and built workplace, safety and suitability for visitors, and the following of relevant procedures and guidelines by all visitors.
Rangers will also be deployed on an as-required basis as part of fire response actions, and must be willing to undertake remote works deployments on Country.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain facilities and infrastructure such as paths, signage and amenities at sites to ensure their safety and positive function
Monitor and flora and fauna at sites and undertake control work to ensure environmental health
Provide guidance and information to site visitors to facilitate appreciation and respect for its cultural and natural character
Collect data to contribute to reporting on the status of sites
Participate in emergency response in collaboration with Forest Fire Management, maintaining required accreditation
Key Selection Criteria
Have, or be willing to obtain with BGLC support:
Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management
Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management
Accreditation to participate in DEECA fire response
Probationary Driver's Licence
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out established guidelines
Ability to work weekends or in remote locations as appropriate and required
Friendly and qualified manner to engage with the public and other visitors to sites constructively, providing advice and direction
Physical fitness to safely undertake extensive fieldwork in challenging conditions, including emergency response conditions
Understanding of and experience with Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in Victoria
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