Ranger

Parks Victoria; Shire of Murrindindi; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria invites applications for a full-time Ranger based at Lake Eildon. The role involves on-ground management across conservation, infrastructure and visitor experiences, with responsibilities spanning pest management, asset maintenance, and community engagement.

You will contribute to education programs, work with Traditional Owners and volunteers, and participate in fire and emergency operations when trained.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work outdoors.
• Teamwork and collaborative approach within a high-performing team.
• Safety-focused with the ability to identify and manage risks in outdoor environments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and initiative to resolve day-to-day operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and moderately complex on-ground services and projects across land, conservation, infrastructure, asset and visitor management.
• Work safely, identifying and managing risks while complying with OH&S requirements.
• Collaborate as part of a high-performing team and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.
• Apply professional judgement to resolve operational issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with community, Traditional Owners, volunteers and park users and other stakeholders.
• Represent Parks Victoria with integrity and professionalism.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Environmental science / natural resource management / conservation

Outdoor education / community engagement / carpentry or relevant trade

Diploma/degree in a related field

Job description

• 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 Ranger opportunity based at Lake Eildon.
• The opportunity to contribute to conservation, visitor experiences and the protection of natural and cultural values.

• 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 Ranger opportunity based at Lake Eildon.
• The opportunity to contribute to conservation, visitor experiences and the protection of natural and cultural values.

The Opportunity

As a Ranger at Lake Eildon, you will contribute to the on-ground management of Parks Victoria's estate, delivering a range of services and projects under general supervision.

Your work may include conservation programs such as pest plant and animal and threatened species management, visitor infrastructure and asset construction and maintenance, compliance and enforcement activities, education programs and engagement with the community, Traditional Owners, volunteers and other stakeholders.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and moderately complex on-ground services and projects across land, conservation, infrastructure, asset and visitor management.
• Work safely and responsibly, identifying and managing risks while complying with occupational health, safety and wellbeing requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team and contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
• Apply professional judgement, experience and initiative to resolve operational issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Engage constructively with the community, Traditional Owners, volunteers, park users and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability and professionalism while representing Parks Victoria positively.

About You

You are a practical, reliable and team-oriented person who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to positive outcomes for parks, visitors and communities. You can take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of your work and use sound judgement and initiative to resolve day-to-day operational challenges.

You'll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to work constructively with people from a range of backgrounds. You are safety-focused, accountable 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 and projects under general supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving and community engagement capabilities.
• A current Victorian driver's licence.
• Please note: Ranger duties may involve remote work, driving long distances including on unsealed roads, walking long distances in forests and parks, and weekend or rostered work. An appropriate level of fitness is required.

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.