Ranger (Nature Conservation Programs)
Department: | Parks Victoria |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Environment |
Classification: | PVO2 |
Work Location: | Gippsland - South Gippsland |
Reference: | VG/238800000 |
Closing Date: | 30-Mar-2025 |
Salary Range: | $59,511 - $79,626 |
Job Duration: | until June 2025 |
Attachments: | Position Description - 23880 - Ranger (Nature Conservation Programs).docx (Word, 91KB) Position Description Position Description - 23880 - Ranger (Nature Conservation Programs).pdf (PDF, 199KB) Position Description |
Contact: | Emily Green 0447 564 022 |
Position Details
- Working in one of Victoria's premier National Parks
- Enjoy a healthy work life balance in this fixed term role
- Thrive in a supportive and motivated team culture
About the role:
Parks Victoria is seeking a passionate and skilled Ranger (Nature Conservation Programs) at Wilsons Promontory National Park. You will be part of a team who deliver in park services as directed by the Ranger Team Leader. The position will be accountable for the delivery of on ground works including, but not limited to, pest plant and pest animal control, threatened species monitoring, providing exceptional visitor experiences and supporting project works. You will be required to work rostered weekends where you are remunerated through the payment of a Rostered Weekend Allowance (annual allowance of your substantive base salary). You will collaborate with a motivated team and contribute to preserving the park's cultural and natural heritage.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Invasive species management
- Threatened species momitoring
- Visitor management
- Project management
- Emergency response
We're looking for someone with:
- Practical skills and experience in pest animal and pest plant control programs
- Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant level of knowledge of regulations and compliance procedures.
Your application will need to include:
- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter.
Application Closing date: Sunday, 30 March 2025
Sound like you?
If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our operational activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Emily Green on 0447 564 022 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.
Organisational Commitments
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.
Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.