Ranger

Everi Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking a Park Ranger in Melbourne, to support the Albert Park Visitor Experience portfolio. The role covers asset management, compliance, project and event delivery, and lake & land management within a multidisciplinary team.

You may supervise contractors, volunteers and casual staff, balancing outdoor site duties with office coordination. We value a proactive, collaborative approach, with flexibility to meet operational needs and deliver safe, welcoming public spaces for

Qualifications

• Experience in asset maintenance and management in parks or open spaces.
• Ability to coordinate with event organisers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work weekends/public holidays when required.
• Working with Children checks and driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contractor management to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.
• Asset inspections and maintenance of park facilities.
• Manage a diverse range of park infrastructure for visitor safety.
• Coordinate event approvals and delivery with internal teams.
• Plan and deliver minor works projects including procurement and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Asset management

Contractor management

Event management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Trade qualification or degree in environmental/land management

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Ranger reports to the Ranger Team Leader and plays a key role within the Albert Park Visitor Experience portfolio. The position encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including facilities and asset management, regulatory compliance, project and event delivery and lake & land management within a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team environment. The role may also involve the supervision of contractors, volunteers and casual staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a collaborative approach, contributing to a high-performing team and the delivery of exceptional park management services. Flexibility and responsiveness to operational requirements are essential in ensuring positive visitor and environmental outcomes.

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Contractor Management: Manage contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes.
• Asset Inspections: Inspect and monitor park assets and visitor facilities to maintain safe and welcoming public spaces.
• Asset Management: Maintain a diverse range of park infrastructure to support visitor safety and experience.
• Event Management: Coordinate event approvals and delivery, working closely with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Project Management: Plan and deliver minor works projects, including procurement, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

About the Team

The Albert Park team is a safety-focused, community-minded group committed to Parks Victoria's core commitments: Delivering as One, Our People First, and Being Our Best. We take pride in caring for this iconic parkland and value team members who are collaborative, adaptable, and solutions focused. We support each other's wellbeing and work together to ensure everyone returns home safely each day.

If you're seeking a role that combines outdoor and office-based work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to enhancing one of Melbourne's premier recreational landscapes, you'll thrive in our team.

The Albert Park Operations team comprises four functional areas: Visitor Experience, Horticulture, Grand Prix and Sports and Car Parking Administration. While this role sits within the Visitor Experience team, you will regularly collaborate across all teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for visitors and the wider community.

We're looking for someone with

About the Candidate

• A diverse role including asset maintenance and management, operational coordination with event organisers, open space and stakeholder management in an iconic urban park setting
• Enjoy a highly supportive and collaborative culture working as part of a skilled and motivated team.
• Great balance of on-the-ground outdoor work and office-based project and administrative duties.
• Relevant qualifications or trade experience in environmental, land management, asset management, or related disciplines.
• Good personal verbal and written communication skills and confidence to engage with other staff, park visitors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and personal organisation, time management and ability to work autonomously and with initiative.
• A proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative approach with demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Availability for weekend and public holiday work as required (up to 30 weekend days per annum)
• A current Employee Working with Children Check.
• An MR driving licence or higher (desirable)

Work Environment

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.