About the role
As a Ranger, you will 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 burning planning/wildfire and marine wildlife management and law enforcement. You will contribute to ensuring Environment, Energy and Science (ESS) obligations and aims are met through the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage values of parks.
About you
The successful applicant will be energetic, a solid team player and have a passion for working with the community for conservation. They will be self-motivated showing a high level of initiative, a willingness to learn and a can-do attitude.
This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining NSW’s most precious natural places.
Essential Requirements
1. A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency.
2. The role is physically active, 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.
3. Current Driver’s Licence and ability to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles.
4. Required to obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.
5. Willingness to fly in light aircraft and preparedness and ability to be involved in incident management duties including firefighting.
What we can offer you
6. Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
7. Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
8. Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.
Applications close: Sunday 25th of February 2024 at 11:55pm
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
Our Diversity team can assist to:
9. make adjustments to the recruitment process
10. offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.