About the role

As a Ranger at Parks Victoria, you could be working across a diverse range of tasks and activities, all of which are aimed at preserving our parks, engaging with the community and hands-on maintenance of our facilities.

Our Parks are located across the state and provide different services to visitors - your responsibilities can include:

• conservation program delivery
• maintainance of our infrastructure
• delivery of education programs
• engagement with local community groups
• working with Traditional Owners in joint management arrangements

You will be playing a key role in delivering across a variety of projects ad-hoc practical tasks that are essential in keeping our Parks open, safe and clean.

We're looking for someone with

• Relevant skills for the on-ground management of our Parks, such as trade skills, outdoor education and community engagement, or qualifications across environmental science, natural resource management or conservation and land management
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication, including the ability to explain concepts to people of different backgrounds and to engage constructively with colleagues and stakeholders
• The ability to work constructively with members of the public, volunteer groups and park users in delivering on-ground services and projects in parks and reserve
• For our Maritime and Waterways roles, experience in working on and over water, with coxswains qualifications highly desirable

About Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Parks Victoria's estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values.

Your application will need to include

• A current resume
• Completion of the questionnaire during the application process – you will be asked to provide three locations in order of preference

You can refer to the attached Available Positions document for a summary of all available roles and locations.

Please note that if you are applying for a Designated Aboriginal Position, you will be provided with a Aboriginality Form to complete. These positions, identified in the attached document, are special measures roles and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

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.

Application close date: Sunday, 8 March 2026 (11-59pm)

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.