Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $98,128 - $105,390
Grade: PVO5
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Grampians - Northern Grampians
Reference: VG/1001272RTL2
About the role
The Ranger Team Leader plays a pivotal role in leading and supporting a team of Rangers and Customer Service Officers in providing exceptional experiences for visitors to the Grampians Area. As a Ranger Team Leader, you are responsible for leading the on-ground management of Parks Victoria's estate, consistent with organisational priorities, policies and procedures, ensuring that people can enjoy the outdoors and protecting the things that make our parks and reserves so special. You will lead a team in delivering a variety of projects and services including (but not limited to): engagement with the community, volunteers, licensed tour operators; the delivery of education programs; working with Traditional Owners; commercial operations including event permits and retail services; providing park information through high quality customer service; and compliance and enforcement activities.
Ranger Team Leaders are also encouraged to participate in Victoria's fire and emergency management arrangements as part of Forest Fire Management Victoria.
About Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria is a statutory authority of the Victorian Government acting in accordance with the Parks Victoria Act 2018.
Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Victoria's parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species.
Parks Victoria's estate attracts more than 100 million visits every year and we are committed to providing accessible, enjoyable, diverse programs and destinations while protecting and enhancing environmental and cultural values.
We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, government and non-government organisations, private landowners, friends groups, volunteers, licensed tour operators, lessees, research institutes and the broader community to deliver positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for all Victorians.
We're looking for someone with:
Your application will need to include:
Application Close date: 2nd November 2026
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Andrea Witty on 0473 658 532 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.
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 disability, 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.