Overview
Salary: $68,261 – $75,411 pa. (pro-rata) + super
Work type: Fixed-term, Part-time (0.8FTE) position
VRN: VG/260225T
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a dedicated Urban Rivers Project Officer to play a key role in restoring and maintaining the health of urban waterways. In this hands-on role, you’ll conduct on-ground monitoring to ensure the integrity of constructed elements, inspect and repair fencing, and tackle invasive weed species to support local ecosystems. You’ll assess planting sites, implement effective planting strategies, and play a vital role in feral animal control activities. You’ll also develop and implement an environmental monitoring plan, track key project indicators, and support the team in meeting critical milestones. Liaising daily with project contractors under the guidance of the Team Leader Natural Areas, you’ll ensure project progress aligns with quality and timeline expectations while maintaining detailed records and reports.
What You’ll Bring
The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in environmental or natural resource management (or a related field) and at least two years of experience. You’ll have expertise in flora and fauna management, advanced plant identification, and ecological assessment—particularly within the Port Phillip and Westernport Region. You’ll bring hands-on experience in project management, data collection, and ecological monitoring, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS. Your background includes conservation works, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and using various equipment for environmental maintenance. Strong communication and leadership skills are key, as you’ll liaise with stakeholders and ensure excellent customer service. You’ll be adaptable, organised, and capable of managing competing priorities while delivering results. In addition, you will hold or be willing to obtain, an Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP), First Aid Certificate and Chainsaw Use Accreditation.
All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.
Working with Us
At RBGV you’ll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au. You must submit a recent resume along with a document responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria as stated in the position description prior to the deadline.
Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.
Enquiries can be directed by email to recruitment@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Applications close Sunday 23 March 2025 at 11.59PM.
RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.
