About the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority:
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (the Authority) was established on 1 December 2020 to deliver better protection and management of the iconic coast and parks of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
In partnership with Traditional Owners, our role is to manage, protect, rehabilitate and foster resilience of the natural, cultural and heritage values of coastal Crown land and marine waters along the Great Ocean Road.
As a public land manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, we manage a wide variety of public land from National Parks to coastal beaches to town foreshores. We also lead visitation policy and planning for the scenic landscapes along the Great Ocean Road to manage visitation and provide a great visitor experience.
All revenue raised through our commercial endeavours is reinvested into the coast to ensure the Great Ocean Road region can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.
About the Coastal Operations Team:
The Coastal Operations Team deliver maintenance, environmental, facility and capital works to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all coastal users in the Great Ocean Road region.
The team manage critical coastal and visitor infrastructure from Point Impossible to Princetown. They are responsible for building, maintaining and upgrading facilities including toilet amenities, beach access points, car parks and boat ramps, lead beach clean ups, deliver facility maintenance and waste management.
Purpose of the position:
The Foreshore Ranger is accountable for the maintenance of foreshore areas under the management of the Authority including:
- Undertaking construction, repairs and other landscaping and revegetation projects
- Facilities, equipment and grounds maintenance and cleaning
- Liaison with community, contractors and event organisers
- Operation of plant and machinery
- Undertaking construction, revegetation and other landscaping projects
- Participation in team meetings, risk identification and mitigation activities.
Primary responsibilities:
The Foreshore Ranger is responsible for completing day to day works, operations and other activities on foreshore coastal reserves under the responsibility of the Authority - as part of a small and collaborative team.
Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- General site maintenance including litter control and cleaning
- Grounds keeping including mowing, grass cutting, trimming and pruning works
- Undertaking construction, repairs and other landscaping projects
- Minor carpentry, painting, concreting, repairs and maintenance of foreshore facilities and infrastructure
- Maintenance of machinery
- Weed control, fencing, tree planting and minor landscaping
- Track and path works
- Operation of plant and machinery
- Cleaning and presentation for amenities, piers and boat ramp facilities
- Assisting with the implementation of small projects and other works on the foreshore and caravan parks
- Assist with events including site set up and pack up.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Trade, certificate or diploma relevant to foreshore operations
- Demonstrated experience in trade, land management, facilities and grounds maintenance or other relevant work
- Current manual driver’s licence
- First Aid
- White Card
- Chainsaw qualification
Knowledge and skills:
- Practical skills and experience relevant to foreshore operations
- Good communication skills, including an ability to communicate with people from a broad range of backgrounds and use email and other mobile applications/devices
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.