Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $89,317 - $95,927 Grade: PVO4 Occupation: Environment Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo Reference: VG/ CPO Play a key role in supporting Parks Victoria's efforts to protect biodiversity, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and deliver place-based conservation at Kerang and Gunbower wetlands
* An exciting opportunity within our Northwest Regional Operations Unit
* Gain exposure to Ramsar wetland management including understanding ecological values and processes and mitigating threats to values
* Enjoy a healthy work life balance with options to work flexibly
About the role: As the Conservation Project Officer, you will coordinate and monitor field operations, contractors, and service providers, ensuring all activities are conducted safely, effectively, and to agreed standards. You'll contribute to reporting, evaluation, and knowledge sharing to measure project outcomes and inform adaptive management. You'll engage collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, government agencies, research organisations, and community groups, to support integrated, evidence-based, and sustainable conservation outcomes for the long-term conservation of the Kerang and Gunbower wetlands. We're looking for someone with:
* Experience supporting the delivery of conservation or natural resource management programs within operational or multi-stakeholder environments
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, conservation, land management, or a related discipline are desirable
* Practical problem-solving skills to identify operational issues and implement evidence-based solutions
* Ability to work collaboratively within the regional team to contribute to integrated conservation outcomes
If you don't meet every criteria in the position description, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration and integrity. If this resonates with you, then please apply. Your application will need to include:
* A Current Resume
* A Cover Letter
Application Closing date : Wednesday, 4 March 2026 Sound like you? For a confidential discussion about the role, call Jade Harris on 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 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. About the Organisation Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria. Applications close Wednesday 4 March Posted 17 February 2026