Ranger (330778)

Tasmania Government; Lake St Clair; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + loadings

12% superannuation contribution

AVIS vehicle hire

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Funds access

Job summary

The Tasmanian Government seeks a Ranger to deliver natural and cultural values management at a field centre near Lake St Clair, with a focus on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The role involves asset management, incident response, weed control, and operational planning in a remote, outdoor setting.

This fixed-term 12-month position offers outdoor work, competitive salary with loadings, 12% superannuation, and staff benefits including health funds and vehicle hire.

Qualifications

• Has experience as a Ranger and/or in natural values management.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and ability to trek long distances in remote locations.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to educate visitors and engage with stakeholders.
• Is a collaborative team player.
• Has experience conducting fire suppression operations.

Responsibilities

• The Ranger will deliver natural and cultural values management at the field centre, focusing on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).
• Inspect and respond to asset management needs to maintain infrastructure, respond to incidents, participate in weed management, and assist with planning.
• Based at Lake St Clair, work outdoors in a spectacular environment, supporting visitors to have safe and memorable experiences.

Skills

Ranger experience

Natural values mgmt

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Team player

Fire suppression experience

Job description

About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Ranger will deliver natural and cultural values management at the field centre, with a particular focus on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).

You will inspect and respond to asset management needs to maintain infrastructure, respond to critical incidents, participate in weed management, and assist with operational planning.

Based at Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, you will enjoy working outdoors in a spectacular environment of dense ancient pine forests and high mountains, supporting visitors to have safe and memorable experiences.

This is a fixed-term 12-month position working 76 hours (minimum 60.80 hours by negotiation) per fortnight.

• Has experience as a Ranger and/or in natural values management.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and ability to trek long distances in remote locations.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to educate visitors and engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Is a collaborative team player.
• Has experience conducting fire suppression operations.

We offer

• Competitive salary + loadings, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.
• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS vehicle hire.
• Access to Fitness Passport, a corporate health and fitness program providing access to over 50 gyms and pools throughout Tasmania.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

We are committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We understand that work-life balance is essential for personal and professional success. That’s why we offer flexible work options and are dedicated to making workplace adjustments that empower individuals to fully engage and excel in their roles.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role if you have any questions!