Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $59,511 - $79,626

Grade: PVO2

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Grampians - Ballarat

Reference: VG/1001186RCW

Join Parks Victoria as a Ranger based in Creswick and help protect and manage some of Victoria’s most valued parks and reserves. Working within a small, supportive team, you'll deliver a diverse mix of conservation, infrastructure, community engagement, visitor services, and emergency management activities across the Central Highlands.

- Work as part of a small team with a great mix of field and project work in a variety of park locations and experiences across the Central Highlands area.
- Protect and provide for nature, culture and communities while delivering vital park management services in a diverse landscape.
- Work for a supportive organisation that provides positive work-life balance and exciting growth opportunities.
- Multiple opportunities available.

About the role

We're looking for two rangers to manage the special parks and reserves across the Central Highlands area. The primary focus of these positions is to deliver park services together with the Ranger Team Leader and Rangers. These positions would be working for separate teams based out of the Creswick workcentre. The primary focus on one of the positions is to plan and deliver a variety of services based around conservation, visitor infrastructure, assets and stakeholder and community engagement.

The other role will be primarily focused on on ground delivery of park services, environmental work, infrastructure installation and maintenance. As part of a small,



committed team you'll be helping to manage an area that contains campgrounds and an extensive network of day visitor areas, walking tracks, roads and 4WD tracks. You'll also be involved in pest plant and animal management, native vegetation management, Traditional Owner engagement, fire and emergency management, visitor engagement, and compliance activities.

About Parks Victoria

At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about connecting people with nature and protecting some of Victoria's most treasured landscapes. We're seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring our people can perform their work safely and confidently.

We offer:

- Meaningful work that supports communities and the environment.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
- The chance to influence and strengthen safety outcomes across a diverse organisation.

We're looking for someone with:

- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in natural resource management, a passion and interest in the natural environment.




- The ability to operate comfortably and safely as part of a team and independently and use practical skills to solve problems and maintain assets.
- Great self-motivation, ability to communicate well, and who genuinely enjoys engaging with community and park visitors.
- Demonstrated practical skills in the maintenance and operation of machinery, small equipment and tools.
- Demonstrated skills or trade related skills in the maintenance and construction of a range of park facilities, including, signs, campgrounds, fences and walking tracks.

Your application will need to include:

- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 27th of Septmber 2026

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Connor Mitchell on [email protected] 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 a nd has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Protected Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Applications close Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 11 September 2026

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