Ranger (Bargo Nsw)

Ranger Grade 1/2
- Package includes salary, depending on experience ($69,280 - $107,008), employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays
- Ongoing, full-time opportunity
- Located in Bargo.

**_ 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 an area program team and contribute to the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage within the NPWS Blue Mountains Branch.

As a Ranger, you will effectively 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. 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.

You'll form invaluable professional relationships with Traditional Owners, various commonwealth, state agencies and stakeholders. You'll also create a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture. Together, we achieve more. Our visitors come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our teams bring their full self to the job every day, helping drive innovation for us.
- This role is a member of a project team. It may work across all Local Government Areas within the Hawkesbury-Natta Area and may need to work overnight on occasions._

**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, and you have a genuine interest in teamwork and 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.
- The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control_ duties._

To view the Role Description**:Ranger 1/2**

**Effective 1 January 2024. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). For more information, please click **here**.**

**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**

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**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.

**A**pplications close: Sunday 21 of July 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.

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