**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**:

- Together, we create thriving environments, communities, and economies._
- **Ranger Grade ½**:

- **Ongoing full-time position based in Fitzroy Falls**:

- **Package includes salary ($64,971 - $100,353), employer's contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays**

Amazing opportunity to work within National Parks and Wildlife Service in a **Ranger** position

This is the ideal role if you have a genuine interest in contributing to the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage values of parks. You will be a valued member of the Highlands team which is a happy and high-functioning workplace, come join us

**About the Role**

Rangers provide effective management of natural, historic and Aboriginal heritage by undertaking, coordinating and supervising projects, environmental assessments, visitor and stakeholder liaison, and field-based activities including bushfire management and law enforcement. The role involves a diverse range of work and you’ll be relied upon to utilise your strong project management skills to plan and implement a range of initiatives such as ecological and wildlife management, contracts and ecological data management and facilitating weed and animal pest control. This rewarding role is suited to those who are comfortable working with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to effectively liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.

**About You**

To be successful in the role, you will have:

- Excellent cooperation and communication skills to fit into a diverse team but also the ability to work independently.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and identifying opportunities and partnerships to increase community participation and engagement.
- Expert project planning skills and be a natural at juggling and meeting competing priorities.

**Essential Requirements**
- A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency.
- The role is physically demanding, and the requirements of a specific medical will need to be met (includes a task-based physical assessment), with a clearance to undertake the firefighting task-based fitness test which must be met to at least a moderate level.
- Current Driver’s Licence 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.

**About Us**

National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) is one of the world’s oldest and most respected national parks agencies. We manage more than 880 national parks and reserves, covering over 7.4 million hectares or 9.3% of the landmass of NSW ranging from rainforests and towering eucalypt forests to rich woodlands, spectacular deserts and precious alpine systems. We deliver effective conservation for our biodiversity and cultural heritage and provide world class visitor experiences for the whole community to enjoy. We carry out fire management, threatened species conservation, land and infrastructure management, sustainable tourism and visitation, and research and education programs. We work together with Aboriginal communities to manage and protect our parks on behalf of the people of NSW.

Our vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We focus on some of the biggest issues facing our state. We deliver sustainable water resource and environment management, secure our energy supply, oversee our planning system, maximise community benefit from government land and property, and create the conditions for a prosperous state. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

**About the Branch**

The South Coast Branch manages over 114 parks and reserves, including Montague Island Nature Reserve (listed under the IUCN Green List), and Aboriginal-owned and jointly managed Biamanga and Gulaga national parks.

Our parks and reserves are home to unique plants and animals, including the tall eucalypt forest (South East National Park) and the southern brown bandicoot. Each year, over 3 million visitors enjoy our spectacular beaches and high-quality walking tracks.

The Highlands component of the Illawarra Highlands Area takes in the Southern Highlands and extends as far south as Bungonia. The beautiful reserves in this part of the world include Morton National Park, Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve, Budderoo National Park and Bungonia National Park.

**How to Apply**

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.