Ranger

• Great balance of outdoor and project work
• Thrive in a supportive and motivated team culture
• Work in one of Victoria's iconic parks

About the role

Our Rangers are key to Parks Victoria providing exceptional experiences for visitors to Victoria's parks and reserves. As a Ranger, you are responsible for the on-ground management of Parks Victoria's estate, consistent with organisational priorities, policies and procedures, ensuring that people can enjoy the outdoors and protecting the things that make our parks and reserves so special.

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Victoria's parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species.

We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, government and non-government organisations, private landowners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community to deliver positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for all Victorians.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who is a collaborative and safety‑focused team member who can contribute to positive team culture and effective operational outcomes.
• Suitable applicants will bring one or more of the following skills or experiences:
• Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively towards solutions that generally benefit all involved parties and to accomplish organisational objectives.
• Experience working with and managing stakeholders
• A passion for the environment
• Budget management and reporting skills
• Asset and data collection or transferable planning skills.
• Hands‑on operational capability (such as trade qualifications, vegetation and chainsaw works, roading and plant operation, basic 4WD use, welding, carpentry, or pest plant and animal control).

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Criteria listed below:

1. Plant, chainsaw and machinery operation experience.
2. Demonstrated practical skills in the maintenance and operation of machinery, small equipment and tools.
3. Demonstrated skills in the maintenance and construction of a range of facilities, including, signs, campgrounds, fences and walking tracks.
4. Demonstrated experience in self-management.
5. Demonstrated experience in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Close date: 06/09/2026

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Andrew Jardine on ••••@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online!

We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.