Overview
ACT Government
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Parks and Conservation Service
Salary: $76,985 – $82,459 pa. + super
Full-time, temporary position with a possibility of permanency
VRN: 13426, several
The Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) is responsible for the management of the ACT’s protected area network including National Parks, Nature Reserves, water catchments, commercial softwood forests and rural lands. The Parks and Conservation Service implements a broad range of management programs both on and off reserve that support sustainable environmental, wildlife and heritage outcomes. It protects and conserves the natural resources of the ACT and promotes appropriate recreational, educational and scientific uses of our parks and reserves.
Rangers at this level are likely to undertake general maintenance and construction duties and have dedicated projects to manage such as signage, walking track, camping area or heritage programs. Use of chemicals for pest plants and animal management may be required. Physical conditions may include working in the heat and cold and climbing steep slopes and rough terrain. General direction will be given by supervisors and your performance monitored with feedback regularly provided.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Mandatory:
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to – Apply for or renew a WWVP registration – Access Canberra
- Be physically able and willing to undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training and search and rescue operations.
- Be prepared to work a shift roster, weekends, public holidays or evening shifts. EPSDD is committed to providing reasonable adjustment, where operationally possible, to ensure all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.
- Possess a manual Australian drivers’ license
- Be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work permanently in Australia.
Highly Desirable:
- While no formal qualification is required for this role, progress towards or the completion of a relevant tertiary qualification will be highly regarded.
- A current Advanced First Aid Certificate or capacity to obtain one.
Note: This process will be used to create a merit list for permanent vacancies and a merit pool that will be used to fill temporary vacancies as they arise, the list is valid for up to 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply
Please submit a written application addressing the selection criteria limiting responses to 350 word per criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted online.
For further information contact Shelley Swain on Shelley.Swain@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9712.
Applications close: Friday, 20 June 2025.
Important Information for Applicants
Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report – Open Government Information.
