Area Chief Ranger Northern Peninsula

Parks Victoria are looking for an Area Chief Ranger to provide leadership, support and operational decision making to enable delivery of environmental and visitor focused maintenance activities.

• The position includes diversity across multiple portfolios
• Has the ability to directly influences on ground program delivery
• Forms part of high functioning leadership team
• Manages inspiring environmental and cultural landscapes

About the role

The Area Chief Ranger, Northern Peninsula has a team of 16 Ranger staff that deliver all aspects of land management. The Area Chief Ranger provides strategic direction and leadership to three direct reports and be accountable for financial management, stakeholder engagement, works coordination, safety, work centre management and customer/ministerial enquiries.

The Northern Peninsula landscape includes some of Victorias most scenic locations such as Arthurs Seat State Park, Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, The Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve, Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve, Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve and French Island National Park.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated high level judgement experience in analytical problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrated experience in multiple portfolio management
• Demonstrated experience in engagement and stakeholder management is essential
• Experience in leading and managing team performance

Why Work For Us

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support for Aboriginal and ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description.

Application Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Georgia Kerr on (03) 8427 3*** 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.

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.