Yorta Yorta Ranger (Designated Aboriginal Position)
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| Department: | Parks Victoria |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
| Classification: | PVO2 |
| Work Location: | Hume Region - Negotiable |
| Reference: | VG/YORTAYORTARANGERS |
| Closing Date: | 11-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $59,511 - $79,626 |
| Job Duration: | Ongoing, full time |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Yorta Yorta Ranger.pdf (PDF, 194KB) Position Description Position Description - Yorta Yorta Ranger.docx (Word, 198KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Tylar Ferguson 0439 116 850 |
Position Details
Please note that these roles are also advertised through the Ranger recruitment program, with 65 positions available across the state - you may apply through either this dedicated advertisement or through the advertisement titled 'Ranger (multiple positions available across the state)'
- Kick start your career in conservation and land management
- Be part of a supportive and motivated team culture
- Competitive Salary + Rostered Weekend Allowance (if eligible) + Superannuation
About the role
As the Yorta Yorta Ranger, your role will be based at Nathalia and will support joint management with Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation of Barmah National Park. You will be a part of a supportive team of 3 Rangers dedicated to delivering Joint Management projects and activities and high-quality services in the park.
This role blends our Yorta Yorta cultural knowledge with modern land management, protects cultural and natural values, maintains visitor facilities, and shares cultural information with the community. A key part of the job is helping build two-way knowledge between Parks Victoria staff and Yorta Yorta People.
To be eligible to apply for any of the three positions available you must be a Yorta Yorta person. One of the three roles available is a Designated Aboriginal Womens position.
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.
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
Your application will need to include:
- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter
- Aboriginality Form
Application Close date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Tylar Ferguson on 0439 116 850.
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 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.
