Ranger

$74,213 to $114,627 plus super and 17% loading

Location: Wollongong and working on Dharawal Country

National Parks and Wildlife Service has two opportunities for Rangers to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

As a Ranger, you will provide effective management of natural, historic and Aboriginal heritage by undertaking, coordinating and supervising projects, environmental assessments, visitor and stakeholder liaison, and field-based activities including burn planning/wildfire management and law enforcement.

You will love the diversity, flexibility, and autonomy of this role. Your strong communication skills will assist you in tackling evolving priorities across various estates. Outdoor duties such as pest, weed and fire management, consulting and coordination will balance indoor work like assisting with compiling reports and submissions.

To be successful in the role you will have the demonstrated ability to deal with disparate community views and to effectively work with a diverse range of stakeholders and ensure plans and recommendations address Aboriginal Community concerns in terms of the Agency fulfilling its role in protecting and maintaining their heritage.

Your skills and knowledge of natural land management strategies will help build your success in this role. You'll be a strong decision-maker with the ability to think on your feet, you have a genuine interest in teamwork, and collaboration. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fast-paced role.

You will be self-motivated and have a genuine interested in keeping up to date on internal and external natural, cultural and historic heritage conservation issues, policies and approaches.

• A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency.
• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and ability to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Required to obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.
• Willingness to fly in light aircraft and preparedness and ability to be involved in incident management duties including firefighting.

• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Owers, Team Leader Rangers, South Coast Branch, NPWS via email [emailprotected] or mobile 0457 804 903 .

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [emailprotected] or contacting Eloise Fleck on 0448 782 700 (please mention reference number 544956).

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.