Ranger – Parks Victoria – Burnley, VIC

Seeking a passionate ranger to be part of Park Services success.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance in an on-going role
• Work with vessels on the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers

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.

About the role

The Waterways District management area comprises the navigable sections of the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers, which includes a variety of waterway and terrestrial assets and land parcels.

As a Ranger you will be 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, local port and waterway management, commercial management, community engagement, stakeholder management and emergency response.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Must hold a Coxswains Near Coastal Certificate of Competency.
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience in self-management and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Edena Critch on 0408 375 667 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.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application close: Sunday, 29 September 2024.

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.