Ranger Team Leader

Lead a team of Rangers delivering conservation, visitor, asset and land management outcomes across the Grampians Area. Build team capability and strong partnerships while delivering safe, effective on-ground services.

Opportunity to work in the iconic Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Lead and work with a highly motivated and knowledgeable team. Work in a team that supports a healthy work-life balance and career development.

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;
• 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.

We're looking for someone with:

• Relevant qualifications and skills in areas such as environmental science, natural resource management, conservation and land management, outdoor education, community engagement or a relevant trade.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Ranger or in an equivalent natural resource management role, including experience supervising staff and delivering complex on-ground services and projects.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to allocate workloads, manage resources and foster a collaborative, safe and high-performing team culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide clear direction and build constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Strong judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement operational improvements.
• A current Victorian driver's licence.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: 2nd November 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.

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.

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm.