Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 838925
Location: 5453 - CLARE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Have you ever considered working as a Ranger in South Australia, focussing on the protection of our Marine Parks and their special Sanctuary Zones?  If this role appeals, we are excited to advise that we currently have a vacancy, based in Clare, managing our Yorke Peninsula Marine Parks.

The Ranger contributes to the development and implementation of a range of operational plans and projects, ensuring the effective day to day management of marine parks.  Core responsibilities include implementing marine conservation and wildlife programs, engaging with volunteers and the community, conducting compliance operations, participating in scientific monitoring programs including citizen science programs, general park interpretation and visitor access, and marine mammal/wildlife incident response. The role contributes to effective and positive working relationships with key partners, including Aboriginal communities, local government, contractors, the marine science community and representatives from conservation and volunteer groups.​

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.

Contract: 
Contract for up to 30 June 2027

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties. This may require at times, some out of hours work including the participation in an “on-call” roster.
• 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.
• Will be required to work some weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger for which a penalty rate will be applied.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
• May be required to work from any location within the region or any region or management unit within the state.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department is mandatory.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate is desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003) or must be willing to obtain a certificate as part of employment.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. [DEW will cover the cost of renewal]

Remuneration: 
OPS3 $71,589 min - $76,033 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Jamie Priest, Senior Ranger
jamie.priest@sa.gov.au

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

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria (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: 23/04/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description OPS3 Ranger.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.