Job Description

Bushland Revegetation & Community Supervisor

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Do you have a passion for bushland management, ecological restoration and community engagement? Maroondah City Council is seeking an experienced skilled to lead revegetation, weed control and ecological restoration programs across our reserves.

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Reporting to the Team Leader Bushland Management, you'll supervise staff and contractors, support community groups, volunteers and schools, and help deliver Council's bushland maintenance and environmental engagement programs.

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Key responsibilities:

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- Plan, coordinate and implement cyclical maintenance, revegetation, weed control and ecological restoration programs.
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- Supervise, lead and mentor team members and contractors, ensuring work programs are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Council policies, procedures and environmental objectives.
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- Participate in the delivery of reserve vegetation management activities and incorporate community group activities into scheduled work programs.
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- Support the development and implementation of activities for environmental community groups, volunteers and schools.
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- Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups, schools, volunteers, contractors and the wider community.
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- Assist with budget planning, scheduling, monitoring and evaluation of bushland management programs




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The successful candidate will have:

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- Associate Diploma or TAFE certificate in the relevant field or equivalent qualification.
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- Demonstrated knowledge of indigenous flora, weed species.
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- Experience inbushland management andrevegetation/regeneration of environmentally sensitive areas.
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- Experience in developing and implementing cyclical bushland /revegetation maintenance programs.
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- Demonstrated ability to organise and manage staff, contractors, equipment and work programs.
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- Experience supporting environmental community groups or volunteer 'Friends' groups including coordinating plant supply and equipment.
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- Experience developing, managing and motivating staff, preferably in an outdoor team environment.
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- Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal stakeholders (i.e.management and employees) and external stakeholders.
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- A strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes.
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As part of our selection process you may be required to have pre-employment checks (Psychometric Assessment, CrimCheck and Working with Children - Employee).

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- See the position description attached below for further information about this role.
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📌 Bushland Revegetation & Community Supervisor (Victoria)
🏢 Maroondah City Council
📍 Victoria