Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $59,511 - $79,626
Grade: PVO2
Occupation: Environment
Location: Hume - Alpine
Reference: VG/8000006SRM
About Parks Victoria
At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about connecting people with nature and protecting some of Victoria's most treasured landscapes. Our Seasonal Rangers play an important role in supporting park management and helping visitors enjoy the outdoors while protecting the natural and cultural values that make our parks special.
We are looking for to recruit one Seasonal Ranger to support the dedicated park area team responsible for Mt Buffalo National Park during the busy summer period.
We offer:
The Opportunity
As a Seasonal Ranger, you'll support the Ranger team responsible for Mt Buffalo National Park during the peak summer period. This full-time seasonal position is based at the Mt Buffalo Parks Victoria work centre and provides an opportunity to be involved in the day-to-day management of one of Victoria's most popular park environments.
You'll undertake a variety of practical, field-based duties while helping visitors safely enjoy the park. Your work will include engaging with visitors, supporting park maintenance activities and contributing to the broader management and protection of the park.
The role is physically demanding and regularly involves manual outdoor fieldwork in varying conditions and, at times, semi-remote locations. You'll need an appropriate level of fitness to safely undertake the inherent requirements of a field-based Ranger position.
The formal position description also identifies conservation, visitor infrastructure and asset maintenance, community engagement and other on-ground park management services as activities Seasonal Rangers may contribute to.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You're practical, motivated and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. You have a strong work ethic and are comfortable undertaking physically demanding field-based work while maintaining a strong focus on safety and delivering positive experiences for visitors.
You'll be confident engaging with members of the public, able to manage your time and work independently when required, and comfortable carrying out practical maintenance tasks using tools and equipment.
You'll bring:
Anticipated employment period: 14 Decemeber 2026 to 11 April 2027
Application close date: Sunday 18th of October 2026
If you require further information about the position, please contact Tomas Sanchez on +61427502936, 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 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.
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. Prospective employees will undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check as part of the selection process.