Catchments - Catchment Ranger

Superannuation Co-Contribution scheme available
- 17.5% Annual Leave loading
- Salary $80,080

**About the role**:
We are currently seeking a Catchment Ranger to provide daytime and after hours support and response across Catchment areas and Surface Water Operations sites.

Based at the Kelmscott depot, this is a 2 year fixed-term opportunity will see you operate, inspect and maintain dam structures and outlet works, and conduct surveillance to ensure compliance with relevant business management processes and systems.

**What the role will involve**:

- Coordinates the day-to-day optimisation of resources available - daily work / job planning, scheduling and distributing work for Catchment Rangers.
- Organise and ensure the implementation of techniques for catchment surveillance, catchment sampling and incident response.
- Monitor and sample streams and reservoirs, perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas and monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection.
- Perform surveillance of surface and ground water catchment areas in accordance with catchment management schedules.
- Conduct routine after hour’s patrols and emergency contingencies (Bushfires, Missing Persons, Pollution Response etc.).
- Monitor land users and public recreation activities to ensure water quality protection in accordance with catchment management strategies.
- Conduct inspections for Mining, Timber Harvesting and Permitted property operations are monitored to ensure water quality protection in accordance with catchment management strategies. Conduct information support activities as directed. (i.e. Corporate, professional and public)
- Support/liaise with other agencies such as Police, DBCA, Shires and Fisheries, with regards to joint patrols and contingencies.
- Enforce bylaws in accordance with the DWER delegated authority.

**Key skills and experience**:

- Certificate III of National Water Industry Package or experience in Surface Water Operations or trade qualification equivalent.
- Certificate IV in Leadership or Management (or progression towards) Considerable experience in catchment management and operation of surface water schemes.
- Suitable previous field based and appropriate industry experience/qualifications including extensive experience in a customer service role with the public.
- Minimum 4 years at Catchment Ranger Level 2 and/or equivalent experience.
- Current C licence
- Relevant experience in the work scheduling
- Possess physically capacity and capability to undertake surveillance and monitoring
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

**Applications close: Thursday 12th of September 2024.**

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

**_ We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date._**

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