Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $89,317 - $95,927
Grade: PVO4
Occupation: Environment
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/1001124CV
About the role:
As the Conservation Officer, you will work within established frameworks, procedures, and guidance from senior staff to ensure the efficient and consistent implementation of conservation activities within the region. You will provide practical advice and support to Area Ranger Teams to ensure activities are completed safely, effectively, and to agreed standards and assist with coordination and monitoring of contracts and service providers and contribute to reporting and evaluation of conservation program outcomes, including work undertaken by contractors and field-based teams. You'll provide input to regional conservation planning and operational processes, reflecting practical knowledge of local conditions and priorities. You'll engage collaboratively across teams and with partners, including Traditional Owners, government agencies, research organisations, and community groups, to support integrated and sustainable conservation outcomes for the long-term conservation of Northwest region's parks and reserves.
We're looking for someone with:
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:
Application Closing date: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Dani Murrell on (03) 8427 2779 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.
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.