• Great balance of field and project work
• Working on an ecologically diverse island
• Work with a passionate community and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders

About the role

Parks Victoria is looking for a Ranger to deliver high-quality park services, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and support the delivery of exciting natural resource management projects on French Island. As a Ranger, you will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic and actively participate in a team environment, working with Traditional Owners in joint management. You will be adaptable and flexible to on-the-ground service requirements and will be responsible for planning and delivering in-park services as directed by the Manager.

Daily travel to French Island, an island in Western Port Bay Victoria is required as part of this role. Travel includes catching a ferry to and from work each day from either Stony Point or Cowes. Longer (approx. 9 hour) days are required as part of this role to accommodate ferry timetable.

About the Team

The French Island team is a small team, with a positive can-do culture and one of resourcefulness, collaboration and support for one another. Everyone holds their own individual responsibilities but overall, the team works in collaboration to achieve successful environmental outcomes.

We're looking for someone with:

• A passion for the environment
• Environmental skills and/or bush crew experience (including use of hand tools, chainsaws and herbicide usage)
• Budget management and reporting skills
• Experience working with and maintaining generators and pumps is desirable
• Tertiary qualification in Science or equivalent is highly desirable.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 18^th October 2026

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Alisson Bolden on 0417 578 709 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.