Field Operations Lead Ranger – Parks & Conservation

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spectacular coastal locations

Professional development

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Work with Traditional Owners and parks

Job summary

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is seeking a hands-on Ranger Leading Hand to deliver land management, conservation and visitor services across its parks and reserves near Warrnambool. You will lead field teams, coordinate day-to-day works, supervise staff and contractors, and engage with Traditional Owners and community stakeholders to implement on-ground programs safely and effectively.

This role requires practical outdoors leadership, strong safety oversight, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Qualifications or equivalent experience in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, land management, outdoor recreation, a trade discipline or related field.
• Experience supervising teams in ranger services, land management or parks operations.
• Strong planning and project delivery skills with the ability to manage priorities and resources.
• Experience overseeing contractors, procurement and budgets.
• Knowledge of workplace health & safety, risk management and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with Traditional Owners and community groups.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Safety certificate for Chemical Use is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver day-to-day operational activities across parks and reserves.
• Provide guidance, instruction and support to Rangers, seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Deliver land management programs including conservation works, visitor infrastructure and asset maintenance.
• Engage with Traditional Owners, community members and stakeholders.
• Support safe field delivery and contribute to team capability and improvement.

Skills

Environmental science

Team supervision

Operational planning

Contractor oversight

Workplace safety

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Manual driver license

Education

Relevant environmental qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Safe Chemical Use Certificate

Driver's license (Australian manual)

Job description

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is seeking a hands-on Ranger Leading Hand to deliver land management, conservation and visitor services across its parks and reserves near Warrnambool. You will lead field teams, coordinate day-to-day works, supervise staff and contractors, and engage with Traditional Owners and community stakeholders to implement on-ground programs safely and effectively.

This role requires practical outdoors leadership, strong safety oversight, and the ability to