Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $98,128 - $105,390
Grade: PVO5
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/
Support and implement a high-class park management service, providing leadership to the region to help shape the future of our Parks
* Broaden your experience in Land Management and Conservation
* Manage a dedicated and innovative team
* Develop your leadership skills in this fixed term opportunity
About the role:
As the Ranger Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting a team of Rangers in providing exceptional experiences for visitors to Victoria's parks and reserves. You are responsible for leading the on-ground management of Parks Victoria's estate, consistent with organisational priorities, policies and procedures, ensuring that people can enjoy the outdoors and protecting the things that make our parks and reserves so special. You will lead a team in delivering a variety of projects and services including (but not limited to): working with Traditional Owners in joint management and other partnership arrangements; conservation program delivery (such as pest plants and animals, threatened species); visitor infrastructure and asset construction and maintenance (such as roads, walking tracks, day visitor areas and campgrounds); compliance and enforcement activities; the delivery of education programs; and engagement with the community, licensed tour operators and other commercial operations, and volunteers.
Ranger Team Leaders are also encouraged to participate in Victoria's fire and emergency management arrangements as part of Forest Fire Management Victoria.
We're looking for someone with:
* Ability to give clear direction, provide constructive feedback, and motivate staff delivering works under your supervision
* Strong customer service focus both internally and externally
* Stakeholder management and engagement skills across a range of land management matters
Your application will need to include:
* Your current Resume
* A cover letter
Application Closing date: Sunday, 08 February 2026
Organisational Commitments
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.
Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.
Applications close Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 January 2026