Our On Grounds Crew is expanding! Do you have experience in Natural Resource Management, Civil Construction or Landscaping? Then we would love to hear from you!

Djandak is looking for new Rangers to support our Natural Resources Management 'On Grounds Crew' in order to deliver Dhelkunya Dja (Healing Country) Country Plan.

• Bendigo Location
• Full time – 9 day fortnight
• Salary – Gardening and Landscaping Award 3 (Negotiation based on experience and qualifications)
• Salary Packaging options available

Why DJAARA?

DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.

To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website: https://djadjawurrung.com.au/

How can you make an impact?

As a Djandak Ranger you will work as part of a team responsible for the overall management of Dja Dja Wurrung Country. This includes assisting with the operational delivery of natural resource management (NRM), landscaping and where appropriate, cultural heritage projects.

You will participate as a member of the works crew to ensure project tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently and in a safe manner

You will also assist in the implementation of natural resource management projects, including pest plant and pest animal management, revegetation, fencing, landscaping and other services as required.

What will you bring?

• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence (manual).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in natural resource management projects including, pest plant control, pest animal control, revegetation programs, fencing projects.
• Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management, Cultural Heritage or equivalent experience including demonstrable Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
• Current trade qualifications including ACUP, Tree felling, Construction white card.
• Professional approach to workplace responsibilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, in having the ability to work with others as part of a multi-functional team to deliver a high standard of professional services.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and, Equal Opportunity and willingness to follow the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Djandak policies, procedures and systems in the delivery of work projects
• Genuine desire to work on-Country to promote the aspiration of the Dja Dja Wurrung Country Plan 2014-2034.

Do you have any of these qualifications?

• 4WD training (highly desirable) and qualifications in skid steer machinery operation (preferred).
• Tradesman or practical skills relevant to construction work (preferred).
• First Aid Level II

There are many benefits of working at DJAARA

• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
• Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
• A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
• Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

More information?

For more information please download the Position Description from below or contact; Ann Lansberry for a yarn on 0427 387 871 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Ranger - Djandak - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.