Description:
Land Management Assistant
Job No.: 568725
Work type: Fixed Term
• Full time • La Trobe bundoora campus location • 3 years fixed term contract • HEO4 About the position As part of La Trobe’s long-term commitment to enhance and protect Nangak Tamboree, the full riparian corridor along the waterway is being revegetated over the next 5-10 years. Phase one of the project, which was completed in December 2022, covered the Darebin Creek frontage and involved regenerating indigenous plant species and managing weed infestation through Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung fire practice and manual weed removal, and revegetating 92,000 m2 with indigenous plant species. Reporting to the Land Management Coordinator, the Land Management Assistant is responsible for providing hands-on environmental work along the Nangak Tamboree Eco-Corridor that with the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus of La Trobe University. The Land Management Assistant works with the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary Land Management team to maintain revegetation infrastructure and conduct bushland regeneration and habitat enhancement works along the Nangak Tamboree. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have • A degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. • Knowledge of Victorian flora and fauna and their ecological associations • Experience in weed control, seed collection, plant propagation and revegetation. • Demonstrated ability to supervise skilled staff and volunteers. • Ability to work within a team environment and liaise with other departments in a professional manner Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: https://f.io/KDo0ceng Benefits: • 17% employer contributed superannuation • On site child care facilities • Flexible work arrangements • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday the 27th of March 2025 Position Enquiries: Olivia Swain o.swain@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au Position Description below: Assistant Land Manager (Nangak Tamboree) HEO 4 PD .pdf Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: • Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and • An up to date resume Please scroll down to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Advertised:13/3/2025 Closing Date:27/3/2025
19 Mar 2025;
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