About the role
As a Mountain Bike Patrol Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, you will help visitors enjoy a safe and positive experience at Warburton Bike Park. You will patrol trails and facilities, provide clear information to riders, support safe riding behaviours and respond to incidents when needed.
In this casual role, you will work mainly on weekends, public holidays and busy visitor periods, using your mountain bike riding skills and first aid training to support the day-to-day operation of the park. You will be based on-site at Warburton Bike Park.
This role will monitor trail conditions, identify and report hazards, carry out minor trail maintenance where safe and authorised, and help with shuttle operations, visitor enquiries, park opening and closing tasks, events and peak-period operations. Your work will help keep the trail network safe, welcoming and accessible, support quick and appropriate incident response, and contribute to smooth park operations during busy periods.
This is 2x temporary casual positions (peak period position).
This is a Band 3 role with an hourly rate of $43.38, inclusive of a 25% casual loading in lieu of annual and sick leave, plus superannuation.
Perks of working with us:
- Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.
Experience and skills we’re looking for
- Confident mountain bike riding skills, including riding on varied terrain and safely accessing trails.
- A calm and practical approach when responding to rider incidents, injuries and changing conditions.
- Friendly and helpful customer service skills, ideally in an outdoor, recreation, tourism or community setting.
- Good judgement to spot hazards, trail defects and maintenance issues, and report them clearly.
- Practical skills for minor maintenance or outdoor labour tasks,
such as clearing debris or using hand tools safely.
- Clear communication skills when working with visitors, team members, contractors and emergency services.
- Attention to detail when completing basic records, reports or incident notes.
- A reliable team approach, with willingness to follow procedures and ask for support when needed.
If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.
How to apply
Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.
Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 20 September 2026.
Contact person: Angus McLarty, Trail Operations Coordinator, (03) 9294 6234.
If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at
[email protected].
Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Medical Check.
About Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.
Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
📌 Mountain Bike Patrol Officer - Warburton Bike Park
🏢 Yarra Ranges Council
📍 Warburton