- Join an organisation with great development opportunities
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in a varied role
- Fast paced, urban park environment
About the role
As the Ranger Team Leader, you will be an enthusiastic leader and team player, working in the unique Albert Park. You will be responsible for delivering a range of open space parkland maintenance to the high-quality standards we pride ourselves on. You will report to the Area Chief Ranger and provide on ground leadership for the Horticulture/Arboriculture works in park management. You will be expected to be competent in horticulture/arboriculture practices and be ready to cross over office admin and on ground works.
We're looking for someone with:
- A tertiary or technical qualification in horticulture/arboriculture or similar is preferable
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a horticultural/arboricultural team
- A knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in the management of public parks or amenity trees would be an advantage
- Demonstrated practical skills and experience in the maintenance and operation of large broad acre maintenance machinery, small equipment and tools for horticulture/arboricultural maintenance.
Your application will need to include:
- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter
Application Close date: Sunday, 24 August 2025
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
- Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership
- 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 ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Martin Watts on (03) 8427 2959 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 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 to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.
