Ranger
Parks Victoria
Posted 13 days ago
- Based at iconic Point Nepean National Park (Portsea) and Collins Settlement Site (Sorrento) and other stunning southern peninsula parks and reserves
- Contribute by maintaining facilities, historic buildings and military fortifications
- Immerse yourself in Bunurong Country, which is home to 118 species of native animals including echidnas, wallabies, birds, lizards and dolphins
About the role
As the Ranger, the primary focus of your position is to deliver in park services as directed by the Ranger Team Leader, in accordance with the Park Area's priorities. You will undertake activities requiring skills and experience in facilities and walking track maintenance, visitor engagement and other duties as required, such as natural resource management.
About the Team
We are a small hardworking team, based at Point Nepean and we divide the park functions between us, such as environmental protection, visitor facilities, heritage preservation, visitor access and community events. While we might own a task or project, we work together and across the larger Southern Peninsula Park Area to achieve our goals. As part of the community, we are most visible on weekend and summer patrols. Park presentation is important to us as we believe all visitors should enjoy and benefit from experiencing the natural, historic and cultural values of the parks. We work alongside a small Campground team who manage a seasonal pre-pitched camping experience. We lunch together in our staff room and look for dolphins swimming in Port Phillip or discuss the resident echidna population. The work is a complex balance between reactionary and planned works.
We're looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated practical skills in visitor facilities and asset maintenance.
- A trade certificate along with certificates for operation of skid steer, truck licences and experience with major and minor plant and equipment.
- A positive attitude and experience in park management, customer service and/or environmental work.
Your application will need to include:
- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter
Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!
Application Closing date: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Matthew Navaretti on 0456811581 or apply online!
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
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.
