- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 4, Starting salary $71,287 (incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
As a Senior Park Ranger – Natural Reserves, you will:
- Be responsible to manage an outdoor works program to effectively maintain and sustainably develop a variety of reserves and open space within Council’s Natural Reserves and waterways
- Provide on site oversight to team members and volunteers
- Be responsible for creating and implementing 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
This role generally, works Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4pm with a 9 day fortnight and is based at our Nursery, 95 MacKenzie Street West, Golden Square with travel required to other sites.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Hold relevant qualifications in Conservation Land Management or Natural Resource Management (or similar)
- Knowledge of indigenous flora and fauna of the Central Victorian region
- Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to identify and control a range of pest plant and animals
- An understanding of natural environment, biodiversity principles and sustainable land management techniques
- Experience or skills in supervising staff and enjoy working in a team environment
- Ability to effectively maintain a protected and efficient worksite, including an understanding of Occupational Health & Safety principles and practices
The following are required:
- 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
Benefits
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
- Full time position | Secure and stable employment
- All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Denise Lang, Coordinator Natural Environments on 0474 732 710.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 14 October 2025.
📌 Senior Park Ranger - Natural Reserves
🏢 City of Greater Bendigo
📍 Bendigo