• 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.
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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:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
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
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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.
