Job Title: Senior Park Ranger
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* Manage outdoor works programs to maintain and sustainably develop reserves and open spaces within the council's natural reserves and waterways.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create and implement revegetation plans, including planting, fertilising, mulching, weeding, watering, collecting and storing seeds of indigenous plants.
* Undertake all day-to-day parks maintenance functions, including inspections, rubbish removal and infrastructure repair.
* Support community group programs and activities.
Requirements:
* Knowledge of indigenous flora and fauna of the central Victorian region.
* Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to identify and control pest plant and animal species.
* An understanding of natural environment, biodiversity principles and sustainable land management techniques.
* Experience or skills in supervising staff and working in a team environment.
* Ability to maintain a safe and efficient worksite, including an understanding of occupational health & safety principles and practices.
Desirable Qualifications:
* A current driver's licence with medium ridged (MR) endorsement and ability to drive a manual vehicle is highly desirable.
* Farm chemical users certificate.
* Satisfactory police check.
Employment Benefits:
* This is a band 4 role with a starting salary of $71,287 plus superannuation, annually increasing by 17.5%.
* Full time position with secure and stable employment.
* All PPE, tools and equipment supplied, paid allowances and overtime.