Parks Victoria are looking for a Ranger to manage the special parks and reserves around Ballarat! Looking after special places from forests, grasslands and historical areas Shape and deliver projects that help protect our environment and heritage and invite new visitors to our parks and reserves Living and working in Regional Victoria About the role As Ranger, you will plan and deliver park services together with the Ranger Team Leader. You will undertake activities requiring a level of environmental and service expertise. A snapshot of works this role will be undertaking on a day to day basis: managing contractors, ensuring volunteers work safely during tree planting, inspecting the infrastructure in visitor sites, walking track clearing, providing talks to groups, planning for road repairs, addressing concerns and complaints, developing work orders for field staff, writing newsletters, looking after plant and equipment, liasing with other agencies and sometimes even a bit of grant writing. We're looking for someone with: Experience in self-management and supervisory skills. Customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant level of knowledge of regulations and compliance procedures. Must be available to work weekends and public holidays if required. A tertiary qualification in Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field is preferable (or is required). Your application will need to include: A current Resume A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description. Application Closing date : Sunday 12 May 2024 Our work culture in Western Basalt District: We are courageous and engaged in connecting communities to our natural places so that all can flourish. We are proud. Our trademarks are being Proactive | Unique| Passionate | Innovative | Connected Why Work For Us? Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021 Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Inclusive employment support for ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements Sound like you? If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our works to support visitors, the environment and heritage, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Alex Schipperen on (03) 8427 2791 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.
