Ranger

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking a Ranger to support on-ground management and maintenance of Pt Nepean National Park, ensuring visitors enjoy safe, passive recreation while protecting natural assets.

The role requires hands-on work with built park assets and the ability to operate in all weather conditions, often in semi-remote areas. You will work with a motivated team dedicated to public safety and conservation.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications for on-ground management of Parks Victoria estate, such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management.
• Experience and skills in on-ground built asset maintenance and construction activities.
• Experience and skills with small motorised equipment and licences for minor plant operation.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and personal organisation, time management and ability to work autonomously.
• Good verbal and written communication with staff, park visitors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support on-ground management and maintenance of park assets including signage, walking tracks, boardwalks, lookouts, toilets and furniture.
• Deliver safe and memorable visitor experiences while protecting the environment.
• Work with a supportive team in varied weather and sometimes semi-remote locations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Autonomy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental science

Natural resource management

Conservation and land management

Tools

Carpentry

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Arboriculture

Job description

Help protect and maintain the natural, cultural and built assets of Point Nepean National Park while delivering safe and memorable visitor experiences. As part of a supportive team, you'll undertake hands-on park management, asset maintenance and conservation work in one of Victoria's most iconic coastal landscapes.

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

About the role

As a Ranger, you are responsible for supporting the provision of Visitor Experiences and the delivery of on-ground management and maintenance of a wide range of built park assets including; signage, walking tracks, boardwalks, lookouts, toilets, picnicking facilities and furniture, coastal access points, and associated minor assets within Pt Nepean National Park, ensuring that visitors safely enjoy passive recreation in natural areas, while also protecting the environment that makes the national park special.

You will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic, have good initiative and actively participate and contribute to a dynamic and supportive team.

This role is physically demanding and will often involve manual outdoor field duties carried out on a daily, weekly or regular basis in all weather conditions, and, sometimes in semi-remote areas. Candidates should have a reasonable level of fitness and health without significant medical issues or physical constraints that could prevent them from undertaking the inherent tasks of a field-based Ranger.

We're looking for someone with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications for on-ground management of Parks Victoria estate, such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management, and / or, relevant outdoor industry technical skills in carpentry, landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture or another related trade.
• Experience and skills in on-ground built asset maintenance and construction activities, including the routine tracking and safety monitoring of park facilities and assets.
• Experience and skills with small motorised equipment such as brush cutters, chainsaws, power tools and / or licences and qualifications for relevant minor plant operation, such as truck, tractor, ATV, chipper and small earthmoving machinery etc.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and personal organisation, time management and ability to work autonomously and with initiative.
• Good personal verbal and written communication skills and confidence to engage with other staff, park visitors and stakeholders.

Application Close date: 20th September 2026

Sound like you?

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. 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.

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 Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm