• Work outdoors, on Country, to conserve and protect nature and cultural heritage
• Contribute to maintenance of outdoor spaces and attractions
• Join a team dedicated to keeping our preserving natural resources for future generations

About the role

Rangers are key to Parks Victoria providing exceptional experiences for visitors to Victoria's parks and reserves.

As a Ranger, you are responsible for 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 work as part of a team in delivering a variety of projects and services including (but not limited to): working with Traditional Owners in joint management and other partnership arrangements; conservation program delivery (such as pest plants and animals, threatened species); visitor infrastructure and asset construction and maintenance (such as roads, walking tracks, day visitor areas and campgrounds); compliance and enforcement activities; the delivery of education programs; and engagement with the community, licensed tour operators and other commercial operations, and volunteers.

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

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

We're looking for someone with:

Relevant qualifications and skills for the on-ground management of the Parks Victoria estate, such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management, outdoor education, community engagement, carpentry or other trade.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Aboriginality Form
  

Application Close date: Wednesday 18th March 2026

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Ben Hammond on 0488 312 300 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.

A number of positions have been approved for Australian Aboriginals and/or Torres Strait Islander People under the 'special measures' section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for Designated Aboriginal positions. Applicants will be required to provide a formal identification certificate.