Parks Victoria are looking for a Ranger to deliver a range of environment, customer service and educational programs

• Work as part of a high functioning and motivated Ranger team.
• Plan for and deliver a range of environmental projects and park services
• Work in diverse natural environments

About the role

The primary focus of the position is to plan for, and deliver, in park services as directed by the Manager to enable efficient and effective delivery at a district level in accordance with the Regional Action Plan. The Ranger will undertake activities requiring a level of environmental and service expertise and the position will be accountable for personal performance. The Ranger will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic and actively participate in a team environment ensuring that the overall success of the team is considered to be an outcome of individual success.

We're looking for someone with:

• A tertiary qualification of a Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management
• A current Manual Driver's Licence is required
• Demonstrated experience in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A Cover Letter
  
• Aboriginality Form

Application Closing date: Sunday 02 April 2023

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
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Inclusive employment support for Aboriginal and ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our dedicated Aboriginal role and activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Ranger Team Leader Chris Holmes on 0429 855 321 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.

Parks Victoria's policies require the successful applicant to be up-to-date based on Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) vaccination advice. The successful applicant for this role will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or exemption status as part of the recruitment process

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.

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