Ranger

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meaningful work

Collaborative team

Opportunities to build experience

Ongoing full-time at Brimbank Park

Contribute to conservation

Résumé du poste

Parks Victoria invites applicants for two Ranger positions at Brimbank Park, delivering day-to-day park management, conservation and visitor services. You will work with communities, Traditional Owners, volunteers and park users, with opportunities to participate in fire and emergency management and compliance activities, following appropriate training.

This ongoing, full-time role offers meaningful work, a collaborative team, and the chance to contribute to Victoria's treasured parks and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation or land management.
• Experience working outdoors and engaging with communities.
• Current Victorian driver's licence.

Responsabilités

• Deliver routine and moderately complex on-ground services and projects for land, conservation, infrastructure, asset and visitor management.
• Work safely, identify and manage risks and follow OH&S requirements.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to a safe, inclusive working environment.
• Use judgement to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Engage with the public, volunteers, park users and Traditional Owners.
• Represent Parks Victoria with accountability and professionalism.

Connaissances

Environmental science

Natural resource management

Conservation

Land management

Outdoor education

Community engagement

Carpentry

Driver's licence (Victorian)

Description du poste

Join Parks Victoria as a Ranger at Brimbank Park and help deliver on-ground conservation, visitor and park management services. Two ongoing, full-time opportunities are available to make a practical contribution to Victoria's parks and communities.

• Build your hands-on park management experience across conservation, visitor services and park maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with communities, Traditional Owners, volunteers and park users.
• Secure an ongoing, full-time opportunity based at Brimbank Park.
• See our Careers Page for more information on what we can offer.

About Parks Victoria

At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about connecting people with nature and protecting Victoria's treasured parks and reserves. Our Rangers play an important role in delivering positive experiences for visitors while protecting the environmental and cultural values that make our parks special.

We are seeking two Rangers to join our team at Brimbank Park in ongoing, full-time positions. The roles provide an opportunity to contribute directly to the on-ground management of Parks Victoria's estate and deliver a diverse range of services and projects.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that supports Victoria's parks, communities and environment.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to build experience across a diverse range of park management activities.
• An ongoing, full-time opportunity at Brimbank Park.
• The opportunity to contribute to conservation, visitor experiences and the protection of Victoria's natural and cultural values.

The Opportunity

As a Ranger at Brimbank Park, you will contribute to the day-to-day management of parks and reserves, delivering a range of on-ground services and projects under general supervision.

Your work may include conservation programs, pest plant and animal management, visitor infrastructure and asset maintenance, compliance activities, community engagement and visitor management. You will also have opportunities to work with Traditional Owners, volunteers, park users, licensed tour operators and other stakeholders.

Rangers may also participate in fire and emergency management operations and compliance and enforcement activities, where required and following appropriate training.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and moderately complex on-ground services and projects, contributing to land, conservation, infrastructure, asset and visitor management outcomes.
• Work safely and responsibly, identifying and managing risks and complying with occupational health, safety and wellbeing requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment.
• Use sound judgement and initiative to resolve operational issues and identify opportunities to improve service and project delivery.
• Engage constructively with members of the public, volunteers, park users, Traditional Owners and other stakeholder s.
• Represent Parks Victoria positively and demonstrate accountability, integrity and professionalism in your work.

About You

You are a practical, team-oriented person who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to positive outcomes for parks, visitors and the community. You can work effectively under general supervision, take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of your work, and use your judgement to resolve day-to-day operational issues.

You will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to engage positively with people from a range of backgrounds. You are reliable, safety-focused and committed to delivering high-quality on-ground outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Relevant qualifications and skills in areas such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management, outdoor education, community engagement, carpentry or another relevant trade.
• Demonstrated experience delivering routine and moderately complex on-ground services or projects as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving and community engagement skills.
• A current Victorian driver's licence.

Application Close date: 14 October 2026

Sound like you?

We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

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.

Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm