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Applications close Sunday 20 April 2025 at 11.59PMOverviewWork type: Full time Salary: $59,511 - $79,626 Grade: PVO2 Occupation: Agriculture/Primary Industry Location: Ballarat Reference: VG/10250000000Parks Victoria are looking for a Ranger (Field Services) to manage the special parks and reserves around Ballarat!Join an organisation with great development opportunitiesEnjoy a healthy work-life balance in a varied roleFast paced, urban park environmentAbout the roleThe primary focus of the position is to deliver park services together with the Ranger Team Leader and Rangers. The Ranger Field Service will undertake activities requiring a level of environmental and service expertise. A snapshot of works this role will be undertaking on a day to day basis: Park facility maintenance, walking track clearing, fencing, sign installation, inspecting the infrastructure in visitor sites, planning for road repairs, delivering work orders, looking after plant and equipment and pest plant and animal control.We are courageous and engaged in connecting communities to our natural places so that all can flourish. We are proud. Our trademarks are being Proactive | Unique| Passionate | Innovative | Connected.We''re looking for someone with:Demonstrated practical skills in the maintenance and operation of machinery, small equipment and tools.Demonstrated skills in the maintenance and construction of a range of park facilities, including, signs, campgrounds, fences and walking tracks.Trade related skills.Demonstrated experience in self-management.Demonstrated experience in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.The incumbent must be available to work weekends and public holidays if required.A tertiary qualification in Certificate or Diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field is preferable.Your application will need to include:If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our works to support visitors, the environment and heritage, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Kyra Winduss on 8427 3449 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.Employment RequirementsParks 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr