About the role:
Parks Victoria is seeking a senior operational leader to join our Gippsland leadership team and help shape the future of one of Victoria's most diverse and iconic regions - from alpine peaks and ancient forests to rugged coastlines and wetlands - to help steward this extraordinary place and lead the delivery of high-quality park operations that protect, connect and inspire.
As Manager Regional Operations, you will be a key member of the Gippsland regional leadership team, partnering closely with the Regional Director to lead large, multidisciplinary teams through change and deliver safe, reliable and place-based outcomes across our parks and reserves. You'll oversee regional planning, visitor infrastructure and asset delivery, conservation programs and community engagement - ensuring parks remain safe, accessible and protected for future generations.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how Parks Victoria shows up on the ground - strengthening relationships with Traditional Owners, communities and partners while improving the way we plan, prioritise and deliver services.
The salary for this role is Grade 8 ($129,478 - $181,284 plus government superannuation) with working location negotiable within the Gippsland region.
You will lead a high performing multidisciplinary team delivering:
* Region-wide operational planning, coordination and delivery across park management, visitor infrastructure and assets, conservation programs, and community engagement
* Provide strong, visible leadership to a large and geographically dispersed workforce, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, learning and continuous improvement
* Build and maintain trusted partnerships with Traditional Owners, government agencies, community groups, volunteers and commercial operators
* Drive adaptive, evidence-based decision making and improve systems, processes and performance
* Manage significant budgets, resources and governance responsibilities
We're looking for someone with:
We're looking for a calm, credible and values-led leader who thrives in complex environments. You bring:
* Proven senior operational leadership experience in complex environments
* Strong people leadership and change capability
* Excellent stakeholder and partnership skills
* Sound judgement, strategic thinking and delivery focus
* Commitment to working in partnership with Traditional Owners
* An ability to be equally comfortable on the ground with teams as you are providing strategic advice at the executive table
Your application will need to include:
* Your current resume
* A cover letter
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Kerri Villiers on
If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. 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.
Application Closing date:Sunday, 1 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.