This role is responsible for delivering on-ground management of parks and reserves, including conservation, infrastructure maintenance, visitor services, and community engagement to protect natural and cultural values while providing positive visitor experiences. It involves working as part of a team to deliver projects, support partnerships (including with Traditional Owners), ensure compliance and safety, and contribute to emergency and fire management activities.
Attraction points:
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Great balance of outdoor and project work
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Thrive in a supportive and motivated team culture
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Work with a skilled and motivated team in one of Victoria's iconic parks
About the role
As a Ranger, you are responsible for the on-ground management and maintenance of built assets including, visitor facilities, services infrastructure, lookouts and walking tracks within Mornington Peninsula National Park, ensuring that visitors can safely enjoy passive recreation in natural areas while also protecting the things that make the national park special. You will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic and also actively participate and contribute to a dynamic and supportive team environment.
This role is physically demanding and will often involve manual outdoor field duties to be carried out on a daily, weekly or regular basis in all conditions, and, sometimes in semi-remote areas. Candidates should have a reasonable level of fitness and health and without significant medical issues that will prevent undertaking the inherent tasks of a field based Ranger.
We're looking for someone with:
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Relevant Trade or Technical Qualifications, or related management of natural resources (landscaping, carpentry, horticulture or similar trades would be highly regarded)
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Skills and experience in hands-on field operational delivery, such as construction, landscaping, vegetation management, roading and plant and equipment operation.
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Demonstrated self-motivation and personal organisation, time management and ability to work autonomously.
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Strong personal communication skills and confidence to engage with park visitors and stakeholders.
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An interest and passion for environmental conservation, park management and providing quality visitor facilities.
Your application will need to include:
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A Current Resume
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A Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria
Application Close date: 14 June 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Ansie Teirney on 0498 582 116 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.
