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Biodiversity and Environment Officer

Parks Victoria
Halls Gap, VIC
A$98,128-$105,390 p/a
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Conservation, Parks & Wildlife
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 5 days ago


  • Deliver meaningful conservation outcomes in one of Victoria's most iconic national parks
  • Collaborate with passionate professionals and Traditional Owners in a values-driven team
  • Make a tangible impact on species recovery, environmental restoration, and ecological resilience

About the role:

Parks Victoria is seeking a dedicated and skilled Biodiversity and Environment Officer to help coordinate and deliver a major biodiversity and environmental recovery program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

This role supports the implementation of externally funded nature conservation projects following the 2024-25 summer fires, contributing directly to habitat restoration, pest plant and animal control, and ecological resilience across the Gariwerd landscape. You'll play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering priority environmental works in a dynamic and collaborative team.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Tertiary qualifications in science, natural resource management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Demonstrated experience in pest plant and/or animal control projects in a park or public land setting
  • Strong project management skills, with experience across multiple portfolios
  • Proven stakeholder engagement and operational coordination experience

Your application will need to include:

  • A Current Resume
  • A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday, 27th July 2025

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Deirdre Griepsma on 0427 731 480.

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

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

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.


About Parks Victoria

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Parks Victoria is a statutory authority, created by the Parks Victoria Act 1998 and reporting to the Minister.

We are responsible for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.

Parks Victoria is committed to delivering works on the ground across Victoria’s park network to protect and enhance park values. It is our primary responsibility to ensure parks are healthy and resilient for current and future generations.

We manage parks in the context of their surrounding landscape and in partnership with Traditional Owners.

We work in partnership with other government and non-government organisations and community groups such as the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, catchment management authorities, private land owners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community.

Healthy Parks Healthy People is at the core of everything we do. Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health, both for individuals and the community. Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people and communities with parks.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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