Carry out a range of day to day duties and park maintenance to continually ensure our parks are kept at their highest standards!

• Competitive Salary + Rostered Weekend Allowance + Superannuation
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance in this ongoing role
• On the job training is provided to set you up for success

About the role:

You will have the opportunity to work within South Gippsland District renowned for its remote coastal bushland and pristine beaches.

As a Ranger within South Gippsland District, you will deliver in park services as directed by the Ranger Team Leader to enable efficient and effective delivery at a district level in accordance with the Regional Action Plan. You will be accountable for the delivery of on the ground works including, but not limited to track and outstation maintenance, road and carpark maintenance, visitor services, voluteer management and project works.

You will be offered training, learning and development opportunities to deliver a level of environmental and service expertise, as well as be supported by Parks Victoria to obtain any qualifications and tickets required to undertake specific tasks and roles. You will be required to work rostered weekends where you are remunerated through the payment of a Rostered Weekend Allowance (annual allowance of your substantive base salary).

We're looking for someone with:

• Practical skills and experience in the maintenance and operation of small power equipment and tools for asset maintenance.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant level of knowledge of regulations and compliance procedures.

Your application will need to include:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description under 'Selection Criteria'

Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!

Application Closing date: Sunday 21 August 2022

About the branch:

Eastern region consists of a diverse range of parks and reserves. Staff working within the Region are responsible for providing efficient and effective implementation of a broad range of often complex park management functions including natural, cultural and built asset management, visitor management and services, stakeholder management, park planning and emergency response.

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our operational activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Matthew Hoskins on (03) 8427 2604 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 or Permanent Residency may apply for this position.