Coastal Ranger - Natural Reserves

The role of Coastal Ranger - Natural Reserves is waiting for you at Barwon Coast.

About Barwon Coast

Barwon Coast Committee of Management is responsible for managing coastal Crown land in and around Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Breamlea. The coastal Crown land reserves comprise of important habitat for many flora and fauna species, and includes coastal areas characterised by sandy beaches, dune systems, cliffs, shore platforms, and an estuary. Through our Natural Resource Management Team, Barwon Coast manage and protect the coastal reserves.

Our purpose is to care for Country respectfully, preserving the coast for people to connect, understand, and protect whilst enjoying the unique natural environment.

We are seeking a Coastal Ranger - Natural Reserves who will play an important role in supporting Barwon Coast maintain and protect our coastal reserves.

The Role

You will be part of a team who are responsible for carrying out a range of defined natural resource management works, operational maintenance, conservation and project works throughout the coastal reserve. A self-starter that has a broad range of experience in natural resource management.

The Coastal Ranger - Natural Reserves will be responsible for:

• Participating in the delivery and monitoring of:

  • The coastal reserves annual works program with guidance and routine supervision.
  • Pest plant and animal controls within the coastal reserves.
  • Natural Resource Management planning activities including recovery plans, revegetation, pest plant/animal plans.

• Undertake rostered activities including maintenance works such as planting, minor tree maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, building maintenance, mowing, fencing, rubbish management, and other duties as directed.

• Undertake and maintain new plantings throughout the coastal reserve.

• Lawfully operate heavy plant, including but not limited to trucks, tractors, agricultural machinery and other associated equipment.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• “Hands on” practical natural resource management skills including but not limited to plant identification, pest plant and animal control, monitoring activities, revegetation.
• Ability to safely operate horticultural plant and equipment.
• Ability to identify customer needs and expectations, decide the appropriate action and respond accordingly.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal with people with professionalism, courtesy, tact and understanding.
• Ability to work in a team, displaying respect for all members and working cooperatively towards planned outcomes.

Qualifications and expertise

• Qualifications or skills relevant to Natural Resource Management are highly regarded.
• Driving Licence (essential - preferably manual), Light Truck Licence (desirable).
• The following Certificates; Front end loader; Chainsaw; Farm Chemical Users - endorsed for PAPP and 1080 use (preferable).
• Coastal Plant identification skills, indigenous and introduced (preferable).
• Experience in identifying and resolving minor maintenance issues.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with members of the public, being well-presented and friendly and having a strong customer service focus including the ability to manage difficult situations positively.

The successful candidate will understand the importance of upholding our workplace values in all they do when Caring for our Coast - Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence.

The role is for a permanent full time position. You will work a 9-day fortnight within a roster.

Barwon Coast is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace by providing equal employment opportunities to all.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you and you are as excited as we are by this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you, please click the Apply Now button.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Preferred candidates will be required to hold a Working With Children check and undergo a National Police Check.

For a copy of the Position Description please contact - [email protected]

Applications close on Sunday 23 August 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. Interviews may commence before the advertised closing date.