Overview
Salary: $67,589 – $72,033 p.a. (OPS3 ) + super
The Ranger is responsible for overseeing the effective operational management of parks and reserves, and other lands as required, within the District. Core responsibilities surround the management of park conservation and wildlife values, actively participating in fire and emergency response, the maintenance and presentation of park facilities and assets and ensuring park visitors enjoy a memorable experience. The Ranger also builds meaningful relationships with key partners, including 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.
Essential Qualifications:
- A tertiary qualification in natural resource management or other relevant field is desirable.
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 hours work including the participation in an “on-call” roster.
- 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.
- Will 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.
- This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.
- This role has functions pertaining to working with children and is prescribed under the Child Safety (Prohibited Person) Act 2016 as requiring a Working With Children Check (WWCC). By applying for this role you consent to being screened for appropriate behaviour and to the Department obtaining, or requiring you to obtain a WWCC.
Enquiries to:
Brett Coghlan, Senior Ranger Mambray Creek, South and Flinders and Mid North District
Brett.coghlan@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0428 691 740
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.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: Thursday, 19 September 2024 at 11:00 PM.
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+.
Attachments:
– PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf
– Role Description OPS3 Ranger – P27335.pdf
