Job Description

Work type: Permanent

Location: Knox City Council Civic Centre (Wantirna South)

Categories: Biodiversity

Knox City Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Bushland Management Officer.

We have an exciting full-time position for a Bushland Management Officer in our passionate and innovative Biodiversity Team. Are you positive curious and passionate about the natural environment?

Learn on the job skills to pursue a career in the Natural Environment.

This role is fundamental in protecting, enhancing and celebrating the sites of biological significance within the Knox municipality. In addition, this role will increase the appreciation and understanding of biodiversity values within the organisation and the broader community. You will also participate in biodiversity community events and activities.

This is a permanent position based at the Knox City Council Civic Centre in Wantirna South, and working in the field across the municipality.

This is a Band 5 classified role under the Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement No.12. Remuneration will be $83,593.07 gross per annum plus allowances, and superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Highly developed knowledge of local indigenous plant communities, natural resource management practices, habitat connectivity enhancement, bushfire preparedness and fire regimes, plant ecology, pest plant and pest animal management, herbicide use and application.
• Experience in contemporary natural resource management work.
• Experience in community engagement and the ability to mentor/coach supporting environmental volunteers.
• Provide biodiversity expertise to the organisation.
• A high commitment to customer service.
• Experience coordinating and directing contractors.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the biodiversity values of the natural environment, and the benefits for the local community.
• Ability to apply contemporary bushland management techniques.
• Understanding of water sensitive urban design assets and their management.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm Monday 26 October 2026.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Kerryn Kneebone, Biodiversity Strategy Lead at Kerryn.Kneebone@knox.vic.gov.au 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.  

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Apply by: Monday 26th October by 11:45pm

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
• Broad range of leave options including up to 18 weeks' primary and up to 5 weeks' secondary parental leave
• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
• Support towards further study
• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

Outdoor Workers (Manual Work) - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.