- Be part of a dedicated passionate team on the Surf Coast
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with this part-time role
- Protect Biodiversity funded landscape-scale conservation programs
About the role
As the Ranger, your role will be part of the Surf Coast Operations team delivering on-ground services. You will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic and maintain a high standard of personal accountability and compliance with the Code of Conduct. As a Ranger, you are responsible for contributing to the team, inspiring enthusiasm and ensuring safety and welfare is maintained. This position will be responsible for assisting development and delivery of plans and works programs pertaining to operational services.
Our Rangers are key to Parks Victoria providing exceptional experiences for visitors to Victoria's parks and reserves. This part-time Ranger role has been created to assist Otways-based ranger teams with the delivery of Protecting Biodiversity funded landscape-scale conservation programs. The Otways Biodiversity Protection project focuses on invasive animal (feral pigs, red foxes and feral cats) and invasive plant management in and around high-value biodiversity asset areas. The successful candidate will be integrated into local ranger teams and will therefore also have the opportunity to carry out other ranger duties.
About Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria manages over 4 million hectares of parks and reserves, including 75% of Victoria's wetlands and 70% of its coastline. We are a practical, community-focused and collaborative team, dedicated to protecting the state's natural environment while creating memorable visitor experiences. Our work brings together conservation, infrastructure, and community engagement to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes for all Victorians.
We're looking for someone with:
- Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in on-ground delivery and management of minor projects
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Proven capacity to utilise professional skills to resolve operational issues
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication
- Track record in dealing with external stakeholders on a range of land management issues
Your application will need to include:
- A current Resume
- A cover letter
Application Closing date: Sunday, 5th July 2026
Sound like you?
If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our operational activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Catherine Tayler on [email protected] or apply online!
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.
