Inclusive Employment Program - Conservation Projects Support Officer 3655 | Sustainable Environment | Northern Suburbs
Full time, Fixed Term (6-month contract)
Band 4
Salary $75,965 + Super + Flexible Working
19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice!
The filling of this position is intended to constitute as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic).
The position is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia.
As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community.
Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.
The Role
The Inclusive Employment Program is designed to provide temporary workplace opportunities and experience for local residents who face barriers to employment, for a duration of six months.
To apply for this position, you must live within the City of Whittlesea municipality and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
This dynamic position will support the Conservation Management Team in a range of duties that focus on the restoration of land at the bunjil nganga Regional Park, and where required assist Council's Aboriginal Communities with support for the future Aboriginal Gathering Place.
The position will also work in partnership with Whittlesea Community Connections at Wollert Community Farm, supporting nugal biik Plants and Seeds nursery production and the nugal biik ranger programs connecting First Nations people to Country and culture through conservation and land management activities.
About you
Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to land and the environment, with a strong drive to learn more about natural and cultural land management practices.
Ideally you have some previous experience working outdoors on nature-based projects, an understanding of workplace health and safety practices, you are ready to get your hands dirty, while also taking a lead role in some project planning and development for future works.
You will be required to work in a small, supported team and be flexible working across a range of work sites and with different stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Tim Connell, Unit Manager Conservation on 9217 2170.
To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter.
Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.
Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 17 November 2024
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person identified position
We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths.
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ.
The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments.
Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact.
Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities".
A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
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