Remote Area Ranger — Conservation & Field Ops NSW

National Parks & Wildlife Service; Cobar; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued days off

Fitness Passport

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Cobar, Far West NSW, is seeking a Ranger to support conservation, visitor management and on-ground operations across iconic parks. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to threatened species protection and cultural heritage preservation.

Based in Cobar, you will engage with communities, balance park use with protection of values, and work with diverse stakeholders to plan and deliver practical conservation outcomes while developing

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency.
• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and ability to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Required to obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.
• Willingness to fly in light aircraft and preparedness and ability to be involved in incident management duties including firefighting.

Responsibilities

• Support conservation, visitor management and on-ground operations across parks and new reserve acquisitions.
• Contribute to environmental planning, stakeholder engagement and incident management activities.
• Balance park use with protection of park values and work with communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Outdoor work

Stamina

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant to field operations

Tools

4WD vehicle operation

Firefighting certification

Light aircraft awareness

Job description

National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) in Cobar, Far West NSW, is seeking a Ranger to support conservation, visitor management and on-ground operations across iconic parks. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to threatened species protection and cultural heritage preservation.

Based in Cobar, you will engage with communities, balance park use with protection of values, and work with diverse stakeholders to plan and deliver practical conservation outcomes while developing