Ranger Assist Volunteer Coordinator

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Volunteer and Visitor Experience team is a section within the ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) that facilitates community and volunteer engagement in land management programs, builds partnerships in conservation and recreation management and coordinates ACT wide visitor management and educational interpretation programs. The team works with industry partners to develop high quality nature-based tourism experiences and the development of commercial tour operator and events management procedures to facilitate appropriate use of ACT national parks and reserves.

The RangerAssist Volunteer Coordinator is committed to supporting and engaging PCS staff and volunteers through developing exciting, innovative and diverse opportunities which will strengthen the relationships between PCS and the community. The position will manage the RangerAssist stream of the ParkCare volunteer program and work collaboratively with PCS staff and the volunteer management team.

The main duties of the position includes working with PCS rangers to plan and implement volunteering activities across the PCS Estate, working alongside volunteers at volunteering activities and ensuring volunteer activities are consistent with the ACT Parks and Conservation Service Volunteer Policy 2018.

The RangerAssist Volunteer Coordinator is expected to work with mínimal supervision as part of a small team, exercise independent judgement and autonomy as necessary, and display a high degree of self-motivation, drive and enthusiasm.

This position is required to work a roster working on weekends and outside core business hours, and participate in bush fire fighting activities when necessary as a member of the Parks Brigade.

This position is primarily a field based position, based out of the Stromlo PCS depot.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Requirements**

**Mandatory**:

- Be prepared to wear a uniform;
- Possess a manual drivers’ licence.
- Be prepared to work a roster including weekends and public holidays.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

**Highly Desirable**:

- Tertiary qualifications or experience relevant to natural or cultural resource management and/or volunteer management are desirable but not essential.

**Notes**:An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.



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