ranger in charge

Department for Environment and Water

Job reference: 699643

Location: GAWLER RANGES

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Make your next role count

At DEW, your expertise supports the health of our environment, communities, and economy. We're hiring passionate professionals ready to lead change and drive impact. Be part of something meaningful—apply now.

About the Role:

This position will take a senior role in park operations including threatened species advocacy and protected area conservation and management, whilst engaging with the community, tour operators and the Gawler Ranges Aboriginal People.

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:

Ongoing

Special Conditions:

• Will 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.
• Will be required to work some weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger for which a penalty rate will be applied.
• Will 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 from any location within the region or any region or management unit within the state.
• A current class "C" driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate is desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003).
• Intra or interstate travel is required, including extended periods of time away from home and travel in light aircraft.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. (DEW will cover the cost of renewal).
  
  Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.

Remuneration:

OPS6 $90,604 min - $95,413 max p.a.

Enquiries to:

Tamahina Cox, District Ranger Far West

Mobile:

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 12/10/2025 11:00 PM