Ranger

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking a Ranger to support visitor experiences and on-ground management within Pt Nepean National Park. You will maintain a range of assets including signage, tracks, lookouts, toilets, and furniture, ensuring safe passive recreation and environmental protection in coastal and remote areas.

The role requires physical fitness, initiative, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team, across varied weather and field conditions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in field management of park estate (environmental science, natural resource management, conservation or related).
• Experience in on-ground asset maintenance and construction activities.
• Licences/qualifications for minor plant operation (truck, tractor, ATV, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously with good initiative and strong organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication with staff, visitors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Visitor Experiences and on-ground management of park assets (signage, tracks, boardwalks, toilets, facilities).
• Maintain and monitor park facilities and assets for safety and functional standards.
• Engage with staff and park visitors to promote safe passive recreation and environmental protection.
• Work in varied weather and terrain, including semi-remote areas, with daily field duties.

Skills

On-ground maintenance

Autonomy & initiative

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Environmental science / natural resource management

Tools

Brush cutters

Chainsaws

Power tools

Small earthmoving equipment

Job description

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.

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

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.