Job Description
Location: Gippsland | East Gippsland
Job type: Full time / December 2023
Organisation: Parks Victoria
Salary: $85,832 - $92,184
Occupation: Land Management
Reference: VG/1609000/RTL
Support and implement a high-class park management service, providing leadership to the region to help shape the future of our Parks!
- Diversify your experience in Land Management and Conservation
- Manage a dedicated and passionate team
- Work across our pristine parks, waterways and beaches in Mallacoota
About the role and your responsibilities:
As the Ranger Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the PV Mallacoota office and depot facilities and will supervise a small team of District operations and fire recovery staff. Note: due to some ongoing position vacancies within the team, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be required to undertake some higher duties for the management of the Gabo Island work centre and associated team of light station caretakers.
You will oversee the delivery of park cleaning and maintenance services while support the planning and delivery of fire and flood recovery programs, including the reconstruction of built assets and the conservation of significant natural and cultural values. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with other government agencies, Traditional Owners, and community-based business and tourism groups.
We're looking for someone with:
- A tertiary qualification in conservation / natural resource management is highly desirable
- Experience in project management
- Experience working in remote natural settings and 4WD operation
- A Coxswain 1NC or significant maritime experience is highly desirable
- General Fire Fighter qualification or experience in fire and emergency response is highly desirable
Your application will need to include:
- Your current Resume
- A cover letter
Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!
Application Closing date: Sunday 11 June 2023
About Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.
Sound like you?
If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our Ranger team activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Dave Burton on 0428 391 364 or apply online!
Organisational Commitments
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.
Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.
Parks Victoria's policies require the successful applicant to be up-to-date based on Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) vaccination advice. The successful applicant for this role will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or exemption status as part of the recruitment process.
Only people with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency may apply for this position.
