Ranger Leading Hand

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority; Port Campbell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority in Port Campbell is seeking a Ranger Leading Hand to deliver land management, conservation and visitor services across its parks and reserves. You will lead field operations day‑to‑day, coordinating Rangers, seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors to achieve conservation and visitor outcomes.

We are looking for an proactive leader with strong planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement skills, who can work across remote locations and support

Qualifications

• Qualifications and/or experience in environmental science or related field.
• Experience supervising ranger teams or park operations.
• Strong operational planning and project delivery skills.
• Experience overseeing contractors, procurement processes and budgets.
• Sound knowledge of OHS, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Australian manual driver's licence.
• Safe Chemical Use certificate (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver land management, conservation and visitor services across parks and reserves.
• Coordinate Rangers, seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Oversee conservation works, visitor infrastructure and asset maintenance.
• Ensure compliance, enforcement and safety across sites.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental science

Conservation

Natural resource management

Land management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority – Port Campbell VIC

TheGreat Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is responsible for protecting and managing one of Australia’s most iconic coastal landscapes. We care for parks, reserves and marine environments along the Great Ocean Road, including internationally recognised visitor sites. Working closely with Traditional Owners, communities and stakeholders, we protect environmental, cultural and heritage values while supporting sustainable visitation and long‑term conservation.

TheGreat Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is responsible for protecting and managing one of Australia’s most iconic coastal landscapes. We care for parks, reserves and marine environments along the Great Ocean Road, including internationally recognised visitor sites. Working closely with Traditional Owners, communities and stakeholders, we protect environmental, cultural and heritage values while supporting sustainable visitation and long‑term conservation.

About the Role

TheRanger Leading Hand plays an important role in delivering land management, conservation and visitor services across GORCAPA's parks and reserves. This role will support the safe, efficient and effective delivery of day‑to‑day field operations and on‑ground programs, collaborating closely with the Protected Areas Coordinator and the Ranger Team Leader.

Combining strong practical field skills with hands‑on leadership, you will coordinate and support Rangers, seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors to deliver a diverse range of activities, including conservation works, visitor infrastructure and asset maintenance, compliance and enforcement, visitor education and engagement, and collaboration with Traditional Owners, community members and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys working in the field, guiding teams, and contributing to continuous improvement while helping to protect and enhance some of Victoria's most significant coastal and park environments.

• Join GORCAPA's National Park team and help create memorable experiences for community members and visitors from across Australia and beyond.
• This role may require weekend and rostered work, travel across remote locations and participation in emergency response activities., field-based teams.
• We're looking for a capable operational leader with experience delivering land management or natural resource management outcomes through diverse, field-based outcomes.

About the Role

TheRanger Leading Hand plays an important role in delivering land management, conservation and visitor services across GORCAPA's parks and reserves. This role will support the safe, efficient and effective delivery of day‑to‑day field operations and on‑ground programs, collaborating closely with the Protected Areas Coordinator and the Ranger Team Leader.

Combining strong practical field skills with hands‑on leadership, you will coordinate and support Rangers, seasonal staff, volunteers and contractors to deliver a diverse range of activities, including conservation works, visitor infrastructure and asset maintenance, compliance and enforcement, visitor education and engagement, and collaboration with Traditional Owners, community members and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys working in the field, guiding teams, and contributing to continuous improvement while helping to protect and enhance some of Victoria's most significant coastal and park environments.

• Join GORCAPA's National Park team and help create memorable experiences for community members and visitors from across Australia and beyond.
• This role may require weekend and rostered work, travel across remote locations and participation in emergency response activities., field-based teams.
• We're looking for a capable operational leader with experience delivering land management or natural resource management outcomes through diverse, field-based outcomes.

What we're looking for?

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, land management, a trade discipline or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervisingteams in ranger services, land management, parks operations or a similar environment.
• Strong operational planning and project delivery skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and resources.
• Experience overseeing contractors, procurement processes and operational budgets.
• Sound knowledge of OHS, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Safe Chemical Use certificate (desirable).
• Current Australian manual driver's licence.

Why join us?

• Work in a spectacular coastal location along the Great Ocean Road.
• Be part of an organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Victoria's iconic coast and parks.
• Enjoy a varied role that combines leadership, outdoor work and community engagement.
• Join a supportive team committed to delivering timely and exceptional operational work.
• Access opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• Contribute directly to the success of one of the region's most popular visitor destinations.

Everyone is welcome at the Authority

Here at the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority we are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse and is inclusive of all. We value and embrace the various experiences and perspectives people may have, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and live and all First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026.