Discovery Ranger Identified

**Aboriginal Identified Opportunity - Discovery Ranger**:

- **Casual opportunity -**no guaranteed hours per week**:

- **Based in the Newcastle Area**:
**_ Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**

**_ Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._**

**About the role**

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is offering a unique opportunity for an Identified Discovery Ranger to join the Hunter Central Coast team. This role is grounded in caring for and sharing knowledge of Country - supporting the protection of our natural environment, cultural landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna.

As a Discovery Ranger, you will walk alongside community, culture and Country, delivering meaningful cultural and environmental learning experiences. You will guide and connect people to Aboriginal perspectives, the significance of place, and the importance of ongoing care for Country. Your lived experience and cultural knowledge are recognised and valued as a strength.

**_ This is an Aboriginal Identified role_** **_under section 14d of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977). Aboriginality is a genuine requirement, recognising that Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge and community connection are essential to the work we do._**

The Discovery Ranger is a casual opportunity based across Hunter Central Coast area. You will support and deliver a variety of cultural, educational, and interpretive programs - both on Country and in local schools - to build understanding and appreciation and respect for Aboriginal culture and the environment.

You will support NPWS’s goals by:

- Sharing cultural knowledge in a respectful, engaging way
- Facilitating hands-on immersive experiences that reflect Aboriginal connection to Country
- Working alongside Elders, knowledge holders and communities to co-design programs
- Helping people build stronger connections to local Aboriginal stories, Country and values

This role provides ongoing opportunities for training, mentoring, and professional growth, while making a real contribution to reconciliation and cultural learning across the broader community.

**About You**

We are seeking someone who:
- Has a strong sense of cultural identity and connection to community
- Is confident and respectful when speaking with children, young people, and adults
- Can adapt communication style to different settings - on Country, in schools and at events
- Understands and upholds the importance of cultural safety and respectful sharing
- Is passionate about looking after Country, Culture and Community
- Is self-driven and responsible when working independently or within a team
- Has a deep interest in Aboriginal history, languages and ecology storytelling
- Respects protocols and guidance of local Elders and community voices

**Essential Requirements**
- This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
- First Aid Certificate and Current Australian Drivers Licence, or willingness to obtain.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekdays, weekends, public holidays and school holidays

For more information read the full Role Description**:Discovery Ranger Identified**

**Who we are**

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

**What we can offer you**

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