Ranger

Ranger (Grade 1 -2)
- Package includes salary, depending on experience ($69,280 - $107,008) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and 17% leave loading for working weekends and public holidays
- Full-time temporary role until March 2025
- Role will be located in Bulga

**_ 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 some 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.

Rangers provide effective management of natural, historic and Aboriginal heritage by planning, undertaking, coordinating and supervising projects, environmental assessments, visitor and stakeholder liaison, and field-based activities including bushfire management and law enforcement. They will contribute to ensuring Environment and Heritage obligations and aims are met through the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage values of parks.

**About you**

Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a strong attention to detail and customer service skills will be key to your success in this role. You will participate in visitor safety management and activities including search and rescue and event management. As a Ranger you will assist in project managing; interagency initiatives; ecological restoration, threatened species recovery actions, wildlife management, undertaking compliance activities, weed control and feral animal control to protect and conserve the natural and cultural heritage.

***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 Grade 1/2

**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**

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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.

**Applications close: Monday, 26 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.

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