Ranger (Protecting Biodiversity Program) Designated Aboriginal Position

A fantastic opportunity for a Ranger to assist with the delivery of biodiversity programs with a focus on protecting cultural heritage.
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Department: Parks Victoria
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Classification: PVO2
Work Location: Mallee - North West
Reference: VG/DAP/11321
Closing Date: 10-Dec-2023
Salary Range: $57,760 - $77,284
Job Duration: June 2025
Attachments: Position Description - 11321 Ranger - PBP (DAP).pdf (PDF, 217KB)
Job Specification

Aboriginality form.docx (Word, 63KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Robert McGlashan
rob.mcglashan@parks.vic.gov.au

Position Details

  • Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in this Fixed Term role
  • Extensive training opportunities
  • Thrive in a supportive and motivated team culture

About the role

As the Ranger, you will be responsible for making submissions to the Aboriginal Heritage Assessment System when planning for the delivery of pest plant and animal control programs. The identification of culturally significant sites will then be managed to prevent harm to sites. This will require clear and concise communication with a range of stakeholders including Parks Victoria staff and contractors.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Demonstrated experience in self-management

Your application will need to include:

  • A current Resume
  • A Cover Letter
  • Aboriginality Form 

Application Closing date: Sunday, 10 December 2023

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our protecting biodiversity activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Rob McGlashan on 0428315139 or apply online!

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.

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.

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.


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