Enjoy a rewarding mix of field-based conservation and environmental project work as a Ranger at Point Nepean National Park. Working with a skilled and supportive team, you'll help protect natural values through pest plant and animal management, track maintenance and visitor asset upkeep while creating safe and enjoyable experiences for park visitors.
- Great balance of general field delivery and environmental project work
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Thrive in a supportive and collaborative 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 delivery of on-ground management of native flora, invasive vegetation, and feral animal control programs and maintenance of walking tracks within Pt Nepean 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, have good initiative and actively participate and contribute to a dynamic and supportive team.
This role is physically demanding and will often involve manual outdoor field duties carried out on a daily, weekly or regular basis in all weather conditions, and, sometimes in semi-remote areas. Candidates should have a reasonable level of fitness and health without significant medical issues or physical constraints that could prevent them from undertaking the inherent tasks of a field-based Ranger.
We're looking for someone with:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications for on-ground management of Parks Victoria estate, such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management, and / or, relevant outdoor industry technical skills in carpentry, landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture or another related trade.
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Experience and skills in on-ground and natural area management, including applying conservation principles to wildlife protection (monitoring & feral animal control), vegetation management (native plant /weed identification & spraying) and also built asset maintenance and construction activities.
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Experience and skills in with small motorised equipment such as brush cutters, chainsaws, power tools and / or licences and qualifications for relevant minor plant and equipment operation, such as truck, tractor, chipper and small earthmoving machinery etc.
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Demonstrated self-motivation and personal organisation, time management and ability to work autonomously and with initiative.
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Good personal verbal and written communication skills and confidence to engage with other staff, park visitors and stakeholders.
Your application will need to include:
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A Current Resume
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A Cover Letter addressing the position requirements and selection criteria (above)
Application Close date: Sunday 9th August 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call; Kevin Alexander (Ranger Team Leader, Pt Nepean Operations) on 0400 109 505 or apply online.
If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who also value collaboration and integrity and can corelate their life experience and skills to the demands of the position. 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.
