• Ongoing, full-time leadership role based in Alexandra
• Lead Park operations, teams and partnerships
• Competitive salary with a progressive organisation

About the Role

As an Area Chief Ranger, you will lead all operational services and resource management within your designated geographic area, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services aligned with the District Action Plan.

Reporting to the District Manager, you'll oversee park operations, team performance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and emergency response coordination. You'll provide guidance to Ranger Team Leaders and act as a key conduit between Parks Victoria and the community, Traditional Owners, and government partners — ensuring local services align with regional and organisational goals.

This is a critical leadership position, combining operational oversight with strategic thinking, people leadership and strong partnership-building.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated high-level judgement and experience in analytical problem solving and decision making
• Strong experience in managing multiple operational portfolios and service delivery priorities
• Proven track record in stakeholder and community engagement across complex environments
• Experience leading high-performing teams and aligning local delivery with broader strategic goals

Please refer to the attached Position Description for the full list of Key Selection Criteria.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 6^th July 2025 (midnight)

Sound like you?

For more information on the available positions, or on the next steps in this process, please contract recruitment@parks.vic.gov.au.

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.