Seasonal Ranger

Parks Victoria; Echuca; Sur place; AUD 54 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Parks Victoria is seeking a Seasonal Ranger based in Echuca to deliver on-ground park management across the River Murray Reserve and surrounding parks. You’ll contribute to visitor services, conservation works and infrastructure maintenance in a dynamic outdoor environment.

The Echuca Ranger Team focuses on safety, teamwork and delivering outstanding visitor experiences while protecting environmental and cultural values. This role offers hands-on land management experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or skills in conservation and land management.
• Experience delivering on-ground services as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with visitors and stakeholders.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Commitment to safe work practices and risk management.

Responsabilités

• Deliver on-ground park management services across multiple reserves.
• Support visitor facility maintenance and conservation works.
• Assist with asset and infrastructure management and visitor services.
• Engage with communities and stakeholders to enhance visitor experiences.

Description du poste

• Get hands-on delivering conservation and park management activities
• Help create positive experiences for visitors to Victoria's parks
• Build your ranger experience in a fixed-term role based in Echuca

About the Role

As a Seasonal Ranger based in Echuca, you will play a key role in delivering on-ground park management services across the River Murray Reserve, Echuca Regional Park, Terrick Terrick National Park and surrounding reserves. You will contribute to a variety of programs including visitor facility maintenance, conservation works, asset and infrastructure management, visitor services, compliance activities and community engagement.

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad experience across all aspects of park management while working in one of Victoria's most spectacular natural environments. The role offers meaningful hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop valuable skills in land management, conservation and public land operations.

About the Team

The Echuca Ranger Team is a dedicated and collaborative group responsible for managing some of Victoria's most significant and popular riverine and grassland landscapes. We are a supportive, safety-focused team that values professionalism, continuous improvement and strong relationships with partners and community.

We work together to deliver outstanding visitor experiences while protecting the environmental and cultural values that make these parks special. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, develop your skills and work alongside experienced rangers in a rewarding outdoor environment.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Relevant qualifications or skills in conservation and land management, natural resource management, environmental science, outdoor recreation, community engagement, carpentry or a related field.
• Experience delivering on-ground services, projects or operational work as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage positively with visitors and stakeholders.
• A commitment to safe work practices and risk management.
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative when addressing operational issues.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.

Applications close: Wednesday 28th of October 2026

If you don't meet every requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply. We value people who demonstrate integrity, teamwork, initiative and a genuine passion for nature conservation and visitor experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute.

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.