Reservoir Ranger – South Para

SA Water; Altona; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Reservoir Ranger to maintain reservoir environments and promote responsible public access. This hands-on role combines land management, environmental stewardship, and operational support across SA Water reservoir sites.

You will educate visitors on water quality protection, manage volunteers, and collaborate with contractors and local government to safeguard assets while delivering a positive experience for communities.

Qualifications

• Experience with dam asset maintenance or land management is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to educate and inform the public about environmental conservation and water safety.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public about reservoir reserves and water quality protection.
• Supervise volunteer and community programs to promote recreational and land management outcomes.
• Perform conservation, land management, and minor infrastructure maintenance in reservoir reserve areas.
• Maintain high visual standards at recreational sites.
• Resolve daily site issues following access and land management protocols.
• Collaborate with the team to execute operational tasks and ensure ANCOLD guideline compliance.

Skills

Outdoor work

Stakeholder management

Visitor engagement

Environmental stewardship

Communication skills

Education

Science or related degree

Job description

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.

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.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.