Carry out a range of day to day duties as a Dja Dja Wurrung Ranger where you can Care for Country and support Joint Management projects in partnership with DJAARA.
* Kick start your career as a Ranger in this ongoing role
* Receive professional development opportunities to grow your skills
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements and benefits to support a healthy work-life balance
About the role
As the Ranger, you will support the Dja Dja Wurrung Recognition and Settlement Agreement and implantation of the Joint Management Plan for the Dja Dja Wurrung Parks. You will support the development of Dja Dja Wurrung cultural practices. The role offers learning and development to support park management activities such as 4WD training, leadership skill building and cultural heritage qualifications. A full uniform and mobile phone will be provided to conduct work functions. Parks Victoria is an equal opportunity employer - please let us know if you would need adjustments to support a disability or injury.
About the Team
The Parks Victoria, Dja Dja Wurrung Ranger Team deliver a range of field based and office-based park management duties including cultural initiatives and cultural strengthening projects, supporting, participating in Joint Management projects with DJAARA and other Parks Victoria rangers, undertaking cultural heritage assessments, and delivering park management such as weed control, land restoration & revegetation, asset maintenanace and interacting with park visitors.
We're looking for someone with:
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders
* Computer and organisational skills
* Current driver's licence
Your application will need to include:
* A Current Resume
* A Cover Letter
* Aboriginality Form
Application Close date: Sunday, 03 August 2025
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Andrew Travis on 0439 526 005 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 role resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.
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.
This position has been identified for a Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owner. This is a designated position under “special measures” section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Dja Dja Wurrung people are eligible to apply for this position. Applicants will be required to provide written endorsement from the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation.