Join Our Team as a Ranger (Field Services) and Help Protect Country for Future Generations at Parks Victoria

• Opportunity to apply your experience in conservation and land management
• Be part of a supportive and motivated team culture
• Opportunity to work in scenic park landscapes, connecting with nature daily and appreciating the beauty of the outdoors.

About the role

As the Ranger (Field Services), you 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. You 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. You 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.  You 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.  As the Ranger (Field Services) you will be adaptable and flexible to on the ground service requirements in order to ensure superior park management services are achieved at all times.

We're looking for someone with:

• Plant, chainsaw and machinery operation experience is desirable.
• Ability to carry out maintenance and operation of machinery, small equipment and tools.
• Practical skills in the maintenance and construction of a range of park facilities, including, signs, campgrounds, fences and walking tracks.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Aboriginality Form

Application Close date: Sunday, 05 January 2025

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 per cent, of Victoria.

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Rob McGlashan on 0428 315 139 or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

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.

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 form