Phillip Island Nature Park Board of Management – Cowes VIC

Full time

21d ago , from Phillip Island Nature Park Board of Management

Phillip Island Nature Parks is a leading conservation and sustainable tourism organisation, dedicated to protecting over 1,980 hectares of reserves, wetlands, and woodlands across Milawul, and recognise that many of these areas hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for Aboriginal people. We take pride in fostering a flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture where your contributions are valued, and your qualified growth is encouraged. Join us to be part of a team that shares your passion for conservation.

Requirements

- Skills and experience using small plant and equipment (e.g. brush cutter, chainsaw, chipper) and practical skills; coop installation, fence repair, small engine maintenance etc.
- Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent practical experience in environmental management, conservation and land management, biosecurity, parks, natural resource management, or a related field.
- Current Working with Children Check, manual Victorian drivers licence and First Aid Level 2 with CPR are requirements for the role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage effectively with visitors, community groups, volunteers and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Adaptability, initiative and good problem-solving skills,



with the ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- The ability to work outdoors, including undertaking rostered weekend work as required.

Desirable (but not essential)

- 4WD qualification and experience, Chainsaw Trim and Cross Cut qualification and experience, General Fire Fighter qualification and experience, Remote Piloted Aircraft (Drone) Licence, Compliance and enforcement experience, including a Certificate IV in Government Investigations, arborist qualification or experience, Marine licence.

Our Commitment

At Phillip Island Nature Parks we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace which represents both the community we work in and our visitors. We are committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity of thought, culture, gender, and ability and support a workplace culture and environment where people can work flexibly to support a rewarding work-life balance. As such we encourage applications which represent this diversity and discussions regarding reasonable adjustments which could be made to ensure your success and satisfaction in the role.

The Nature Parks is a child safe environment. Everyone at Nature Parks is responsible for the care and protection of children in accordance with our Child Protection and Safety Policy and Code of Conduct.

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📌 Ranger - Reserves Team (Cowes)
🏢 Phillip Island Nature Park Board of Management
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