Join Parks Victoria as a Ranger (Field Services)! Maintain parks, enhance facilities, and deliver environmental projects in a collaborative team environment.

• An opportunity to work with a small and dedicated team to maintain, protect and conserve the built assets, and natural and cultural values, managed by Parks Victoria.
• An opportuntity to develop skills in handling small plant and equipment, 4WD, boating and emergency incident response.
• The role is mostly field based within the environment of the beautiful Croajingolong National Park.
• The position is based in the remote and beautiful township of Mallacoota, East Gippsland

About the role

The Ranger (Field Services) will 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 position will be accountable for the delivery of on the ground works including, but not limited to, maintenance of assets, infrastructure, and facilities; and the field delivery of environmental projects The Ranger (Field Services) will undertake Fire and Emergency response activities in accordance with requirements and level of training. The Ranger (Field Services) will be accountable will be for personal performance and demonstrate a strong personal work ethic. The position will actively participate in a team environment and ensure that the overall success of the team is considered to be an outcome of individual success. The Ranger (Field Services) will be adaptable and flexible to on the ground service requirements in order to ensure superior park management services are achieved at all times.

About Parks Victoria

The Operations Division is responsible for the service delivery of initiatives, programs and services. On-ground works and services will conserve environments, protect culture and heritage, manage visitor facilities and improve opportunities and support fire and emergency management. The Regional resources will support environmental, social and economic outcomes for rural, regional and urban communities. Service delivery is managed and delivered within the demands of the Divisional Action Plan and the requirements of the Division's statewide fire and emergency role and in partnership with community and government agencies.

We're looking for someone with:

• Certificate or Diploma in Natural Resource Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field (highly desirable).
• Coxswains 1NC certification or boat operating experience (desirable).
• Demonstrated practical skills in the maintenance and operation of machinery, small equipment, and tools (essential).
• Demonstrated skills in the maintenance and construction of a range of park facilities, including signs, campgrounds, fences, and walking tracks (highly desirable).
• Trade-related skills (desirable).

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter 

Application Closing date: Sunday 29 December 2024

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, email Garry Bellesini on 8427 2584 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.