Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $59,511 - $79,626
Grade: PVO2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Gippsland - East Gippsland
Reference: VG/1000299RGO
About the role
As a Ranger the primary focus of your position is to plan for, and deliver park services as directed by the Ranger Team Leader to enable efficient and effective public land management. The Omeo region and Gippsland Alps area encompasses a culturally and environmentally diverse landscape, including the Alpine National Park, and Ranger tasks are varied. Ranger duties include clearing 4WD tracks and brush cutting walking trails; cleaning and maintaining visitor site amenities; planning and supervising volunteer activities; controlling environmental weeds and pest animals; providing information for visitors; supervising junior ranger programs; undertaking flora and fauna monitoring; protecting ecologically sensitive areas. Accredited Rangers may also be deployed to assist with fire and emergency response and planned burning.
About the Team
Omeo Ranger team members are passionate about caring for some of Victoria's most significant natural and cultural landscapes. Our management area includes large parts of the Alpine and Snowy River National Parks, as well as numerous historic areas and other smaller public land reserves.
We are a supportive, collaborative and high-performing team that takes pride in delivering quality outcomes for our parks, visitors, stakeholders and local communities. We work closely with Traditional Owners, volunteers, partner agencies, contractors and stakeholders to protect environmental values, enhance visitor experiences and maintain important park infrastructure.
We value safety, integrity, respect, innovation and continuous improvement, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where team members are supported to learn, develop skills and experience, and contribute to positive outcomes and successful delivery.
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Application Close date: Sunday 20th September 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Jarrod Bowd on 8427 3695 or apply online!
To be eligible for employment at Parks Victoria you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Parks Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disa bility, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are selected for an interview and require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the person listed above so we can assist you.
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 will undergo a National Police Record Check and require a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.