Ranger 1/2 Identified

**Ranger (Identified)**:

- **Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity**:

- **Office location - Grafton**:

- **Package includes salary relevant to experience ($72,051-$111,288), employer’s contribution to superannuation, 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays 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 **Ranger (Identified)**to work as part of the Clarence team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage. Our staff are passionate about the spectacular reserves they manage and bring their full self to the job every day, helping drive innovation and delivery of projects.

This role is highly diverse, our Rangers are responsible for planning, implementing and supervising projects, conducting environmental assessments, liaising with visitors and stakeholders, and collaborating with a wide range of people within and external to the agency. Your strong communication and problem-solving skills will assist you in tackling evolving reserve management priorities.

This role is predominantly office based however, outdoor duties such as pest, weed, fire and conservation management, will balance indoor project management and planning work. To thrive in this role, you will be a team player who respects diversity and values a variety of opinions.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role 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).

**About You**

Your skills and knowledge of natural land management strategies will help build your success in this role. You must have a genuine interest in teamwork, collaboration and supporting the growth of others. You must be highly self-motivated having the ability to work through challenges to achieve goals with limited supervision. You'll create a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture and be a strong decision-maker with the ability to think on your feet. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fast-paced role.

It an essential requirement you have completed a university degree in a relevant field of study such as protected area management, and you are required to provide a copy of your degree qualifications prior to interview.

**About the Area and team**

The Clarence Area is made up of a team of 30 people who undertake a broad range of park management activities across 41 protected areas making up a land mass of close to 190,000ha. The Area manages numerous, very busy campgrounds throughout the beautiful Yuraygir coast, is very active in bushfire management, works to protect a wide range of native species and works collaboratively with a very broad range of stakeholders in the Clarence Valley and beyond. This position is based the main office located on Victoria Street Grafton but there is also a works depot in both South Grafton and Iluka. The Area is fast paced, and the team is very friendly, working together placing a high level of trust and accountability in every team member to ensure success.

**Essential Requirements -**As detailed in the Role Description
- 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 a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
- A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency.
- Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent 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.
- The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties._

To view the R**anger Progression and Degree Requirements**:Ranger Progression**

For more information read the full Role Description**:Ranger (Identified) RD**

**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