Senior Ranger: Lead Parks, Fire & Conservation

Department for Environment and Water; Wirrabara; Sur place; AUD 82 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free entry to DEW parks

Salary Sacrifice benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Meaningful and rewarding career

Résumé du poste

The Senior Ranger role with the Department for Environment and Water is responsible for supervising staff and contractors, developing a range of programs for park and land management, and coordinating conservation and visitor safety across multiple sites. The role involves engagement with Aboriginal communities and partners, and active participation in fire management and emergency response.

Essential criteria include knowledge of relevant Acts, policy interpretation, team leadership, and a

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a fundamental and current understanding of contemporary approaches to Project Management, Risk Management, Nature Conservation, Land Management and Visitor Management.
• Knowledge of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 and Regulations, Wilderness Protection Act 1992, Marine Parks Act 2007 and other relevant legislation.
• Working knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and policy.
• Has in depth and current knowledge of and experience in ecological and nature conservation management principles and practices including water resources, wildlife management, fire management, control of environmental pest plant and animal species, habitat restoration and associated threat abatement across terrestrial, riverine and marine environments.
• Proven track record in effectively supervising a team, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment to achieve organisational goals.
• A current class "C" driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate conservation and wildlife values, and the maintenance and presentation of park facilities and assets to ensure a safe visitor experience.
• Supervise employees and contractors and develop operational programs and projects.
• Build positive relationships with Aboriginal communities, park neighbours, lessees and conservation groups.
• Participate in fire management and emergency response activities.

Connaissances

Project Management

Risk Management

Nature Conservation

Land Management

Visitor Management

Team supervision

Formation

Driver’s licence (Class C)

Description du poste

The Senior Ranger role with the Department for Environment and Water is responsible for supervising staff and contractors, developing a range of programs for park and land management, and coordinating conservation and visitor safety across multiple sites. The role involves engagement with Aboriginal communities and partners, and active participation in fire management and emergency response.

Essential criteria include knowledge of relevant Acts, policy interpretation, team leadership, and a