Reservoir Ranger – South Para

SA Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Reservoir Ranger to maintain reservoir environments, engage visitors, and support environmental conservation across SA water sites. The role combines land management, public education, and operational support.

You will promote recreational access, liaise with contractors and local authorities, and contribute to water quality protection and catchment management. Outdoor work and stakeholder interaction are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Qualification in science, conservation and ecosystem management, park management, natural resource management or similar, or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
• Knowledge of visitor management and land management principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public about reservoir reserves, water quality, and conservation.
• Supervise volunteer and community programs to promote recreational outcomes.
• Perform conservation, land management, and maintenance in reservoir areas as per plans.
• Maintain high visual standards at recreational sites.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Visitor engagement

Education

Science/conservation degree

Tools

Weed control certificate

Boat licence

Job description

About the Company

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About the job

At SA Water, our reservoir reserves provide more than safe, clean drinking water. They are valued community destinations that support recreation, environmental conservation, and catchment protection. As a Reservoir Ranger, you will play a key role in maintaining these unique environments while helping visitors enjoy them responsibly and safely. You will enjoy a varied, hands‑on role combining land management, visitor engagement, environmental stewardship, and operational support across our reservoir sites.

About the Person

You will be passionate about the environment and enjoy working outdoors, as you will be promoting and supporting recreational access by educating the public on SA Water’s reservoir reserves and their role in water quality protection, catchment management, and environmental conservation.

Ideally you have demonstrated experience in dam asset maintenance, visitor management, and good land management practices. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will liaise with contractors, local government, and the general public.

About Science and Strategy

The Science and Strategy business group brings together evidence‑based thinking and strategic insight to tackle today’s challenges and prepare for what’s next. Using scientific, analytical, and customer‑led approaches, the team shapes strategy, informs decisions, grows innovation and strengthens how we plan for the future.

Working in this group means translating customer preferences, data, and research into clear direction helping improve our services, guide long‑term priorities, and position us for sustainable success in a changing environment.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Educate the public about SA Water's reservoir reserves and their role in water quality, catchment management, and environmental conservation.


• Supervise and support volunteer and community programs to promote recreational and land management outcomes while providing accurate information to visitors for a positive experience.


• Perform conservation, land management, and minor infrastructure maintenance in reservoir reserve areas as per annual plans and management guidelines.


• Maintain a high visual standard at SA Water recreational sites.


• Address daily site issues by making informed decisions and following SA Water access and land management protocols.


• Collaborate with the team to execute operational and maintenance tasks, to ensure compliance with the ANCOLD guidelines.


• Use and care for tools, materials, equipment, and vehicles as required.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Qualification in science, conservation and ecosystem management, park management, natural resource management or similar, or demonstrated relevant experience.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage difficult situations.


• Knowledge of visitor management and land management principles and practices (Desirable).


• Knowledge and ability to undertake general construction and maintenance of visitor facilities and reservoir infrastructure (Desirable).


• Understanding of operation and maintenance of water storage assets and supply systems (Desirable).


• Weed control/spraying certificate and boat licence (Desirable).


• Understanding of operation and maintenance of water storage assets and supply systems (Desirable).

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Reservoir Ranger.

Applications close 11:55pm, 29 October 2026.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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