Park Ranger - Bushland Management Team

Protect and restore Banyule’s iconic natural spaces.

Are you passionate about protecting local biodiversity and working in some of Banyule’s iconic natural spaces? Join Banyule City Council’s Bushland Management Team as a Park Ranger and play a vital role in preserving and enhancing our unique bushland reserves.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in your local environment, working with a dedicated team that values ecological sustainability, teamwork, and community involvement.

You’ll be joining a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high quality conservation outcomes across Banyule's natural landscapes. Every day you’ll be working alongside engaged and enthusiastic community members, contributing to meaningful environmental stewardship and local biodiversity initiatives.

You’ll play a vital role in protecting and enhancing some of Melbourne's most scenic and ecologically rich environments making a lasting impact on the region’s natural heritage.

• Implementing targeted conservation and ecological restoration activities across high-value biodiversity reserves, in alignment with the strategic works plan developed by the Senior Ranger.
• Engaging with and support community environmental volunteer groups, fostering collaborative stewardship of conservation reserves across Banyule.
• Collaborating with other Bushland team members and Parks and Natural Environment staff contributing to the management and enhancement of diverse natural and amenity sites.

• Qualifications in Natural Resource Management or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in bushland regeneration or urban revegetation
• Sound knowledge of native flora, particularly indigenous to Banyule
• Strong understanding of weed identification and integrated weed management practices
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with stakeholders and the community
• A passion for environmental conservation and a hands‑on approach to land care

• Driver's Licence
• Working With Children Check
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Agricultural chemical users certificate
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

• Salary $77,106.83 per annum plus super
• A permanent, full-time position.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements with a nine-day fortnight (fortnightly RDO’s)
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave – primary carer / 4 weeks of paid parental leave – partner
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing

Work outdoors with a great team. The position will be based at the Yando Street Depot and / or Council's Parks Office in Bellfield as required.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the Park Ranger position aligned to the ‘key selection criteria’ in the position description.

For further details about this position, please see the position description. If you have any questions, please call Paul Davis on for a confidential chat.

Applications close:
24 February 2026 at 11:45pm

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment.gov.au

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