Park Ranger

- Band 3, Starting salary $68,201 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

- Base hourly rate $34.51 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us

The Role

We are seeking a Park Ranger to join our Natural Reserves team. In this role you will undertake an outdoor works program to effectively maintain and sustainably develop a variety of reserves, open spaces and linear creek networks.

You will also:

- undertake all day to day parks maintenance functions including inspections, rubbish removal and infrastructure repair

- conduct chemical, mechanical and manual control of weeds

- implement revegetation plans including planting, fertilising, mulching, weeding, watering, collecting and storing seeds of indigenous plants

- safely and competently use a range of tools including chainsaws, hand mowers, brush cutters, spray equipment and power tools.

The position includes a 9 day working fortnight (fortnightly RDO) and is based at the City’s Nursery, Mackenzie Street West, Golden Square where you will travel out to site to service the City of Greater Bendigo area.

About You

You will have knowledge of indigenous flora and fauna with the ability to identify and control a range of pest plant and animals. You will also have an understanding of natural environment, biodiversity principles and sustainable land management techniques.

You will have good communication skills, enjoy working in a team environment and have knowledge of safe work practices with the ability to use a range of plant and equipment.

A satisfactory police records check and a current driver’s licence (manual preferred) are required for this position. Farm Chemical Users certificate is desirable.

- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading |Base hourly rate $34.51 plus superannuation

- Work a 9 day fortnight | Generous leave entitlements | Training & development opportunities

- All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Paid allowances | Paid overtime

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Denise Lang, Coordinator Natural Reserves on 0474 732 710.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 17 November 2025.

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