Conservation Ranger

About the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (the Authority) was established on 1 December 2020 to deliver better protection and management of the iconic coast and parks of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.

In partnership with Traditional Owners, our role is to manage, protect, rehabilitate and foster resilience of the natural, cultural and heritage values of coastal Crown land and marine waters along the Great Ocean Road.

As a public land manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, we manage a wide variety of public land from National Parks to coastal beaches to town foreshores. We also lead visitation policy and planning for the scenic landscapes along the Great Ocean Road to manage visitation and provide a great visitor experience.

All revenue raised through our commercial endeavours is reinvested into the coast to ensure the Great Ocean Road region can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.

About the Conservation Team

The Conservation Team work closely with community, Traditional Owner groups, local business and government partners to protect habitat, control pest plants and animals and enhance biodiversity in the Great Ocean Road region.

From weeding and protection of native fauna species to litter collection and revegetation, the Conservation Team work year-round with local volunteer programs to encourage the community to connect with and protect their local environment. 

Purpose of the position

The Conservation Ranger is accountable for delivery of the Authority’s conservation and environmental works along its managed coast including: 

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of conservation projects, in line with the Native Vegetation Weed Action Plan, at the direction of the Conservation Supervisor and Conservation Leading Hand/s, aiming to improve environmental and biodiversity values
• Assist to implement the strategic objectives and direction of the organization
• Assist in the delivery of the Education Program onsite works
• Implement day-to-day conservation works

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Conservation and Land Management, Horticulture, or substantial equivalent experience
• Qualifications in chemical handling, chainsaw operation, occupational health and safety
• Experience with GPS and other spatial tools.

Applications for this position close at 9am on Thursday, April 18th.