Ranger Team Leader

Parks Victoria; Halls Gap; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking a Ranger Team Leader to guide a motivated team in the Grampians area. You will manage on-ground operations, engage visitors, and deliver programs in line with organisational priorities while protecting park values.

You will work with Traditional Owners, volunteers, operators, and stakeholders to deliver education, events and access while ensuring safety and a high standard of customer service.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff and delivering on-ground services and projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Rangers and Customer Service Officers.
• Manage on-ground estate operations in line with policies and priorities.
• Deliver community engagement, volunteers work, and education programs.
• Coordinate with Traditional Owners, tour operators, and partners; oversee permits and retail services.
• Contribute to forest fire management arrangements as part of the team.

Skills

Environmental science

Natural resource management

Conservation & land management

Outdoor education

Community engagement

Staff supervision

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Education

Relevant qualifications in environmental fields

Job description

• Opportunity to work in the iconic Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
• Lead and work with a highly motivated and knowledgeable team
• Work in a team that supports a healthy work life balance and career development
• See our Careers Page for more information what we can offer

About the role

The Ranger Team Leader plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting a team of Rangers and Customer Service Officers in providing exceptional experiences for visitors to the Grampians Area. As a Ranger Team Leader, you are responsible for leading the on-ground management of Parks Victoria's estate, consistent with organisational priorities, policies and procedures, ensuring that people can enjoy the outdoors and protecting the things that make our parks and reserves so special. You will lead a team in delivering a variety of projects and services including (but not limited to): engagement with the community, volunteers, licensed tour operators; the delivery of education programs; working with Traditional Owners; commercial operations including event permits and retail services; providing park information through high quality customer service; and compliance and enforcement activities.

Ranger Team Leaders are also encouraged to participate in Victoria's fire and emergency management arrangements as part of Forest Fire Management Victoria.

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government acting in accordance with the Parks Victoria Act 2018.

Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Victoria's parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species.

Parks Victoria's estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values.

We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, government and non-government organisations, private landowners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community to deliver positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for all Victorians.

We're looking for someone with:

• Relevant qualifications and skills in areas such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management, outdoor education, community engagement or a relevant trade.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Ranger or in an equivalent natural resource management role, including experience supervising staff and delivering complex on-ground services and projects.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to allocate workloads, manage resources and foster a collaborative, safe and high-performing team culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide clear direction and build constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement operational improvements.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume

Application Close date: 2nd November 2026

We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender. 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.

To be eligible for employment at Parks Victoria you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Parks Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are selected for an interview and require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the person listed above so we can assist you.

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 will undergo a National Police Record Check and require a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.