Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $98,128 - $105,390
Grade: PVO5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Various
Reference: VG/1001413
About the role
The Recovery Program Officer supports the coordination and delivery of environmental and cultural recovery initiatives across Victoria's parks and reserves following natural disasters and other significant disturbances. This role contributes to the restoration of park landscapes, infrastructure, and community connections through evidence-based planning, implementation, and monitoring of recovery activities.
The Recovery Program Officer assists in the development of recovery plans and supports the prioritisation of actions that protect biodiversity, cultural heritage, and visitor safety. The role works collaboratively with internal teams including Regional, Traditional Owners, government agencies, and community partners to ensure recovery efforts are inclusive, timely, and aligned with Parks Victoria's strategic objectives and legislative obligations.
About the Team
The Strategy, Planning and Programs Division comprises key centers of expertise that support the place-based management and operations in parks, reserves, and designated local ports and waterways within Parks Victoria's diverse estate.
The Division brings together multidisciplinary teams that design and/or deliver priority statewide programs and services, and that collect and interpret data and information, provide expert direction and advice, develop fit for purpose strategies, frameworks, policies and procedures; and provide hands-on support that act as guardrails for Parks Victoria to efficiently and effectively deliver on-ground services that ensure parks are open and accessible for visitors to enjoy, while protecting natural and cultural values.
We're looking for someone with:
Your application will need to include:
Application Close date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Sound like you?
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.