Ranger

**Department for Environment and Water**
**Job reference**: 673762
**Location**: 5343 - BERRI
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Purpose-driven work starts here**
Looking to take the next step in your career while making a real difference? Join DEW and help shape a more sustainable, resilient future for South Australia. Explore opportunities where your skills support something bigger.

**About the Role**:
The Ranger is responsible for overseeing the effective operational management of parks and reserves within the district. Core responsibilities surround the management of park conservation and wildlife values, the maintenance and presentation of park facilities and assets and ensuring park visitors enjoy a memorable experience. The Ranger will provide a high-level liaison role and risk management to assist in the successful delivery of infrastructure upgrades on park. The Ranger will also develop effective relationships with key partners, contractors, park neighbours, conservation partners and Aboriginal communities.

**What can we offer you**
- Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia
- Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
- Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
- Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meaningful and rewarding career.

**Contract**:
Contract for up to 30 December 2026

**Special Conditions**:

- May be required to participate in emergency operations including bushfire operations, search and rescue and marine mammal strandings. This may require at times, some out of hour's work including the participation in an “on-call" roster.
- May be required to undertake a medical and fitness assessment for a Fire Fighting Role Classification as defined in the DEW Fire Management Policy and Procedures.
- May be required to work some weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger for which a penalty rate will be applied.
- May be required to work from any location within the region or any region or management unit within the state.
- Will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with DEW policy.
- A current class “C" driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
- Intra and inter-state travel is required, including extended periods of time away from home and travel in light aircraft.
- A current Provide First Aid Certificate is desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003) or must be willing to obtain a certificate as part of employment.

**Remuneration**:
OPS3 $67,589 min - $72,033 max p.a.

**Enquiries to**:
Sonia Dominelli, National Parks and Wildlife Manager
Mobile: 0428 104 902

**Application Instructions**:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

**Applications close**: 08/06/2025 11:00 PM