Wilderness Ranger: Field Ops & Visitor Education

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

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.