Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / June 2025
Organisation: Parks Victoria
Salary: $58,921 – $78,837
Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry
Reference: VG/RS/18260
Passionate about nature? Join Parks Victoria as a Ranger and help create a greener world!
Small passionate team, committed to continuous improvement of our parks
Competitive Salary with regular progressions + Superannuation
Flexible working arrangements to facilitate a healthy work-life balance
About the role
Parks Victoria is looking for a diversely skilled all-rounder Ranger, who is motivated and committed to the continuous improvement of our parks. As a ranger, you will plan for, and deliver in-park services across the Sandbelt Parklands, Braeside, and Karkarook Park. On a day-to-day basis, the tasks are in accordance with duties described in the Services Catalogue and the District Action Plan ranging from asset maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species management, contractor inductions and supervision, project and community stakeholder management, and supporting emergency response. You will be offered training, learning, and development opportunities to deliver a level of environmental and service expertise, as well as being supported by Parks Victoria to obtain any qualifications and tickets required to undertake specific tasks and roles.
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 percent, of Victoria.
The Sandbelt Parklands, Braeside Park, and Karkarook Park are popular urban parks in Melbourne's South East. We have a small and adaptable team who work together to achieve continuous improvement of our parks, delivering a high standard of visitor experience and working in a safety-focused environment.
We're looking for someone with:
Plant and equipment operation tickets and/or experience, Chainsaw, Front end loader, skid steer, ACUP.
Demonstrated practical skills in grounds maintenance and use of tools, small plant, and equipment.
A focus on safe work practices.
Your application will need to include:
A current resume
A cover letter
Application Closing date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Sound like you?
If this sounds like you, for a confidential discussion about the role, call Adrian Howard via email ****** 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 must undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.
Parks Victoria recognises that 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 or Permanent Residency may apply for this position.
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