Bushland Officer

• Protect and enhance Casey's bushland for future generations.
• Paid Christmas shut down leave and other benefits.
• Permanent full time role with flexible work arrangements
• Band 5 IND salary from $85,793 to $99,661 + Super (subject to experience)

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

VIBE (Casey Works Centre) is home to the Open Space & City Greening business unit and offers modern, smart, and functional workspaces which support the service and operational needs of the Infrastructure & Open Space Department.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us 

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more 

About the Role 

As Bushland Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing Casey's bushland reserves, revegetation sites and natural environments. Reporting to the Coordinator Bushland, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of operational bushland programs, supervise Council's Bushland Crew and contractors, and provide specialist advice on conservation and land management best practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate environmental professional who enjoys balancing field-based work, team leadership, contractor management and stakeholder engagement to achieve positive environmental outcomes for our growing community.

What You’ll deliver 

• Lead and supervise Council's Bushland Crew to deliver high-quality bushland maintenance and natural resource management programs.
• Coordinate contractors and monitor performance to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Provide conservation and land management advice to support the maintenance and enhancement of Casey's bushland reserves and natural areas.
• Undertake site inspections, manage customer enquiries and resolve service requests relating to bushland management.
• Support the development and delivery of annual bushland works programs, management plans and environmental initiatives.
• Conduct quality, compliance and OH&S audits across bushland sites and contractor operations.

What You’ll Bring 

• Tertiary qualification (AQF Level 5 or above) in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Land Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in natural resource management, bushland maintenance or conservation land management.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and coordinate staff and work programs.
• Experience supervising contractors and monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Strong understanding of OH&S and risk management principles in an operational environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• AgVet Chemical Users Certificate and First Aid Certificate are desirable.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).

Position Description:  

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!