Team Leader Rangers

**Team Leader Rangers (Clerk Grade 9/10)**:

- **Temporary until 31 December 2026, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)**:

- **Office location - Fitzroy Falls**:

- **Package includes salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510, employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**_ 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 has a unique opportunity for a Team Leader Rangers to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

The **Team Leader Rangers** (TLR) reports directly to the Area Manager and is regarded a senior management role within the Area having significant influence in achieving conservation and community outcomes. The Team Leader Rangers must have very strong communication skills to ensure information flow, planning and reporting is accurate, free flowing and timely. This role leads a team of professional Rangers and is responsible for assisting with the development of strategic operational plans, developing and maintaining a wide range of industry and community professional relationships and setting clear workplans for the Ranger team to achieve the agency’s goals.

The role is highly diverse which is mainly office based however some field work is required regularly to support your team. The TLR is expected to have a broad understanding of all the Area’s projects and be able to provide high level advice and support to the Rangers who directly report to them as well as the rest of the Area management team and the Branch management team.

**About You**

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. Your project planning skills will be key in juggling and meeting competing priorities, while your ability to motivate and influence your team will be the key to achieving outcomes in a busy and changing environment. To be successful in the role, you will also have:

- strong leadership, facilitation and negotiation skills
- the ability to juggle competing priorities to meet deadlines
- a high attention to detail and great communication skills
- expert project planning skills and discipline to ensure due process is followed
- sound IT capabilities, particularly in databases, common MS Office software and some GIS experience
- industry experience including environmental assessment skills

**Essential Requirements -**As detailed in the Role Description
- Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent.
- The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties._

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Rangers

**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**

**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

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South Coast Branch Overview

**To Apply**

**Applications close Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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