About the role

The Management Effectiveness Officer supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring frameworks and programs that assess the condition of parks, reserves, and designated waterways, and evaluate the effectiveness of management strategies and plans. This role contributes across the Management Effectiveness Branch and broader division to improve evidence-based decision-making by collecting, analysing, and reporting on environmental, cultural, and visitor asset conditions.

The officer assists in maintaining consistent monitoring protocols and standards that align with state and national frameworks, and supports the preparation of performance dashboards, reports, and decision-support tools that inform adaptive management, prioritisation, and investment planning. The role also contributes to the collection and analysis of visitor data, helping to ensure that management actions are responsive to community needs and park usage trends.

In addition, the Management Effectiveness Officer provides technical advice, supports capability development across the Management Effectiveness Branch and broader organisation, and works collaboratively with internal teams, Traditional Owners, and external partners to ensure monitoring outcomes are robust, inclusive, and strategically aligned with Parks Victoria's goals.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience managing and analysing environmental or scientific datasets
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in natural resource management, environmental science, data science, statistics or a related discipline
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. R, Power BI, Excel)
• Knowledge of evaluation frameworks, adaptive management principles, and evidence-based decision-making related to public land and/or environmental management
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 15th March 2026

Sound like you?

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