Ranger in Charge

The Ranger in Charge at National Parks and Wildlife Service in Wirrabara, SA, is responsible for managing parks and reserves, overseeing staff and contractors, and ensuring visitor safety. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and participation in fire management and emergency response. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and a driver's license. The position requires some weekend work and travel, including potential overnight stays.
Overview

Department for Environment and Water

National Parks and Wildlife Service Division

Salary: $90,604 – $95,413 pa. (OPS6) + super

Ongoing position

VRN: 661569

About the Role

The Ranger in Charge is accountable to the District Ranger with distinct responsibility for effective management of parks, reserves and other lands as required, leading the development and delivery of a range of programs and complex projects related to management and supervising staff and contractors. Core responsibilities surround the management of conservation and wildlife values and the maintenance and presentation of park facilities and assets, to ensure park visitors enjoy a safe and memorable experience. The role works in partnership with the District Ranger to support the broader operations of the District and actively participates in state-wide fire management and emergency response. The Ranger in Charge works collaboratively with key partners, including Aboriginal communities, park neighbours, lessees, and representatives from conservation and volunteer groups to progress key park management priorities, ensuring mutually beneficial park and wildlife management outcomes.

What can we offer you!
• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Essential Qualifications:
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Natural Resource Management or other relevant field is desirable.

Special Conditions:
• Will be required to participate in emergency operations including bushfire operations, search and rescue and marine mammal strandings. This may require at times, some out of hours work including the participation in an “on-call” roster.
• Will be required to work some weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger for which a penalty rate will be applied.
• Will be required to undertake a medical and fitness assessment for a Fire Fighting Role Classification as defined in the DEW Fire Management Policy and Procedures.
• May be required to work from any location within the region or any region or management unit within the state.
• Will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with DEW policy.
• A current ‘C’ class Drivers Licence is essential and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• Intra and interstate travel is required, including extended periods of time away from home and travel in light aircraft.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate is desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003).
• This role has functions pertaining to working with children and is prescribed under the Child Safety (Prohibited Person) Act 2016 as requiring a Working With Children Check (WWCC). By applying for this role you consent to being screened for appropriate behaviour and to the Department obtaining, or requiring you to obtain a WWCC.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.

Enquiries to:

Danny Doyle, District Ranger

danny.doyle@sa.gov.au

Mobile: 0427 347 069

Application Instructions

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at 11:00 PM.

Attachments:

– PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf

– Role Description OPS6 Ranger in Charge.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.