Ranger National Parks - Lorne

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority; Lorne; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority in Lorne, VIC is seeking a hands-on Ranger to protect and manage national parks, reserves and coastal landscapes while delivering safe, memorable experiences for visitors.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to land management, conservation, visitor services and asset management across the Great Ocean Road region, partnering with Traditional Owners and local communities to protect biodiversity and heritage.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or experience in environmental science, conservation or land management.
• Experience delivering on-ground services as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Commitment to safety, integrity and sustainable practice.

Responsabilités

• Deliver on-ground land, conservation, visitor management and asset services across parks and reserves.
• Assist conservation programs, pest plant and animal control and threatened species initiatives.
• Support construction, maintenance and improvement of visitor infrastructure.
• Engage with Traditional Owners, park visitors, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Support cultural heritage protection programs and land management outcomes.
• Contribute to public safety, compliance and enforcement activities.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement and visitor information activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects and high-quality visitor experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and land management outcomes.
• Participate in emergency response and fire management where trained.

Connaissances

Environmental science

Conservation & land management

Outdoor work

Community engagement

Carpentry or relevant trade

Safety & risk awareness

Description du poste

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority – Lorne VIC

As a Ranger in our National Parks, you'll play a hands‑on role in protecting and managing some of Victoria's most iconic parks, reserves and coastal landscapes while helping deliver safe, memorable experiences for visitors.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to a diverse range of land management, conservation, visitor services, infrastructure and asset management projects across the Great Ocean Road region. From protecting threatened species and maintaining visitor facilities to working with Traditional Owners and engaging with local communities, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the environment and the people who enjoy it.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values environmental stewardship and takes pride in caring for natural places for future generations.

About the Role

As a Ranger in our National Parks, you'll play a hands‑on role in protecting and managing some of Victoria's most iconic parks, reserves and coastal landscapes while helping deliver safe, memorable experiences for visitors.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to a diverse range of land management, conservation, visitor services, infrastructure and asset management projects across the Great Ocean Road region. From protecting threatened species and maintaining visitor facilities to working with Traditional Owners and engaging with local communities, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the environment and the people who enjoy it.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values environmental stewardship and takes pride in caring for natural places for future generations.

What You'll Do?

• Deliver on‑ground land, conservation, visitor management and asset management services across GORCAPA's parks and reserves.
• Assist with conservation programs, including pest plant and animal control, habitat protection and threatened species initiatives.
• Support the construction, maintenance and improvement of visitor infrastructure, including walking tracks, roads, campgrounds, day visitor areas and other park assets.
• Engage positively with Traditional Owners, park visitors, volunteers, community groups, licensed tour operators and other stakeholders.
• Support cultural heritage protection programs and contribute to positive land management outcomes.
• Contribute to public safety, compliance and enforcement activities across the estate.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement, community education and visitor information activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects, operational priorities and high‑quality visitor experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and land management outcomes.
• Participate in emergency response and recovery activities, including fire management operations, where appropriately trained.

We're seeking a motivated and adaptable team player who enjoys practical outdoor work and is passionate about caring for natural environments and serving the community.

You’ll bring:

• Qualifications, skills or experience in areas such as environmental science, conservation and land management, natural resource management, outdoor education, community engagement, carpentry or a relevant trade.
• Experience delivering on‑ground services, projects or operational activities as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and respond effectively to operational challenges.
• A demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, professionalism and safe work practices.
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive team environment.
• A reliable approach to meeting deadlines, managing resources and delivering quality outcomes.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

Experience working in parks, public land management, conservation, natural resource management, local government or similar environments will be highly regarded.

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, Monday 19 October