Who wants to be a park ranger?

Parks Victoria chief executive, Lee Miezis said it was a great opportunity for people drawn to the great outdoors to play an active role in keeping Victoria’s parks accessible, safe and thriving.

“New recruits will join established, purpose-led teams who work at the forefront of outdoor recreation and conservation,” Mr Miezis said.

“Rangers are so important to Victoria; everyone benefits from the work they do and the passion they bring to each day.”

For the new recruits, no two days will be the same.

Rangers tackle a diverse range of jobs, from community engagement and controlling weeds to keeping tracks, toilets and barbeques in great shape.

They help visitors of all ages and abilities enjoy more than four million hectares of public lands and waters, while safeguarding native landscapes, plants and animals.

Rangers work alongside Traditional Owners, communities, volunteers and partners to contribute meaningful outcomes for people and nature.

Successful recruits will gain experience in everything from bushfire preparedness to cultural heritage protection.

Each role offers ongoing development and the chance to work in the state's most loved places.

From the banks of the Murray to the beaches of Portland, and across the iconic mountain peaks of the Grampians and Gippsland, applications for roles across regional Victoria are now open until March 8, 2026.

Parks Victoria is committed to getting back to basics and that starts with putting more boots on the ground.

Building on last year's ranger recruitment, this latest drive includes six designated Aboriginal positions and further strengthens Parks Victoria's frontline.

For details on becoming a ranger, visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/careers