Ranger

Ranger Grade 1/2
- Salary package $69,208 - $107,008 plus employer's contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays
- Ongoing full-time role
- Located in Wollongong

**_ Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage_**

**About the role**

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Ranger to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

The Illawarra-Highlands Area within the South Coast Branch manages 27 reserves, including coastal reserves of Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, Five Islands Nature Reserve and Killalea Regional Park to the more remote reserves of Morton National Park and Bungonia National Park. The Area has a number of depots and offices, with locations at Wollongong, Killalea, Minnamurra Rainforest, Fitzroy Falls and Bungonia. The teams are diverse and work on a variety of interesting jobs in beautiful locations.

This Ranger role will be based in Wollongong. The workplace is responsible for managing the Illawarra reserves including Dharawal National Park, Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, Killalea Regional Park, Five Islands Nature Reserve and Berkeley Nature Reserve.

As a Ranger, you will manage 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'll love the diversity, flexibility, and autonomy of this role. Outdoor duties such as pest, weed and fire management, consulting and coordination will balance indoor work like assisting with compiling reports and submissions.

You'll form invaluable professional relationships with Traditional Owners, various commonwealth and state agencies and stakeholders. You'll also participate in a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture. Our visitors come from all walks of life, and so do we.

**About you**

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, collaboration and supporting the growth of others. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fast-paced role.

**Essential requirements**
- 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.
- Applicants must meet the requirements of a specific medical assessment which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake the fitness test for firefighting fitness roles (i.e. moderate level Task-Based Assessment for Firefighters) within the 12-month probationary period, if relevant._
- The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties._

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**_ _**Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)**

**What we can offer you**

**NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service **is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

**What we do**

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Visit a park

Dharawal National Park

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Killalea Regional Park

Five Islands Nature Reserve

Berkeley Nature Reserve

**How to apply**

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

**Applications close: Thursday 22 February 2024 at 11.55pm**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months._

**Looking for more information or assistance in applying?**

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- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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