Land and Environment Manager

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Location
Reservoir, Victoria
Category
Government & Defence
Salary
$45 - $47 Hourly
Posted
28-Jul-2026
Work type
Contract
Contact
Meg McDowell
Reference
189830
Join a passionate environmental team dedicated to protecting and enhancing local conservation reserves across Melbourne's northern suburbs. This hands-on role will see you delivering bushland management programs, weed control, revegetation projects, habitat restoration, and community engagement activities. 

About the Role
  • Maintain and enhance conservation reserves and natural environments.
  • Undertake weed control using chemical, mechanical and manual methods.
  • Deliver revegetation and habitat restoration works.
  • Identify indigenous flora, fauna and invasive species.
  • Operate and maintain bushland management equipment and tools.
  • Support volunteers and trainees and assist with community environmental programs.
  • Contribute to work planning, record keeping and safe work practices.
About You
  • Qualification in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or related field, and/or relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in bushland management, conservation or ecological restoration.
  • Knowledge of local native flora, fauna and weed species.
  • Understanding of ecological processes and vegetation management.
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence.
  • Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Desirable
  • Chainsaw Level 1 certification.
  • Chemical Users Certificate and/or ACUP accreditation.
  • Experience supervising volunteers, trainees or community groups.
What’s on Offer
  • Temporary full-time position (35 hours per week).
  • Fortnightly RDO.
  • Opportunity to contribute to biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and community environmental outcomes.
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing learning opportunities. 

Apply now
if you're passionate about bushland management and making a positive impact on the natural environment.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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