Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $59,511 - $79,626
Grade: PVO2
Occupation: Environment
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/1001387CAP
As a Ranger based in Olinda, you'll combine hands-on horticultural and landscaping work with the broader responsibilities of managing and protecting Parks Victoria's estate.
Based at the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, you'll contribute to horticultural programs and the maintenance of visitor infrastructure across the Dandenong Ranges Gardens. The gardens encompass eight diverse properties featuring exotic and indigenous species, including nationally significant botanic collections suited to cooler climates.
The properties include:
Alongside horticultural activities, you'll contribute to on-ground park management, including conservation, visitor services, infrastructure and asset maintenance, community engagement and other operational projects.
This is an opportunity to apply your practical horticultural and landscaping experience while helping protect and maintain significant gardens and providing positive experiences for visitors.
Based from the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden in Olinda, you'll work as part of a team implementing horticultural programs and maintaining visitor infrastructure across the gardens.
You'll work collaboratively with colleagues and engage with Traditional Owners, community members, volunteers and park users while contributing to safe and effective on-ground management.
As part of the team, you'll:
Your application will need to include:
Application Close date: Sunday 25th of October 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call David Allen on 0408 309 206 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.
Weekend and rostered work
Rangers may need to undertake weekend and rostered work.