Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 663308
Location: 5731 - INNAMINCKA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
Located on the Cooper Creek in the far north of South Australia the role of Ranger (OPS2) is a critical component in the small but dynamic Outback District team.  Reporting to the OPS6 Ranger in Charge, Innamincka, the Ranger is responsible for contributing to the effective operational management of parks and reserves within the District, specifically Innamincka Regional Reserve, Malkumba – Coongie Lakes National Park and Strzelecki Regional Reserve.  Core responsibilities surround supporting the management of park conservation and wildlife values, ensuring park visitors enjoy a safe and memorable experience.  The Ranger supports the maintenance and presentation of park facilities and assets, participates in fire and emergency response, and works with key partners, including park neighbours, conservation partners, volunteers, and Aboriginal communities.

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: 
Ongoing 

Essential Qualifications:

• Class C Drivers licence

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 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 and public holidays for which a penalty rate will be applied.
• An option to trial a six-month Fly in fly out or drive in drive out, three weeks on and two weeks off roster is available.  Subject to this arrangement being mutually beneficial and following a review, the arrangement may be continued.
• 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.
• Current class “C" driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• Intra-state travel is required, including time away from home and travel in light aircraft.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate is highly desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003).
• This role has functions pertaining to working with children and is prescribed under the Child Safety (Prohibited Person) Act 2016as 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.

Remuneration: 
OPS2 $58,709 min - $63,154 max p.a., plus 13.1% loading for weekends/public holidays worked 

Enquiries to:
Travis Gotch, District Ranger Outback
travis.gotch@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0438 854624

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. The letter of application should be no greater than three pages in length. This letter should address the following selection criteria using the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action and Result) where appropriate.

• What is your experience with working in a remote or isolated area?
• What skills/behaviours you possess that you think would be of benefit to a small team working in a remote area?
• What skills and experience do you have working in Land Management, Conservation, Risk Management and Visitor Management.
• Outline your experience working with Aboriginal people and remote communities (indigenous and non indigenous).
• What is your experience and or knowledge of the Yandruwandha and Yawarrawarrka peoples and culture.

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: 29/04/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf
- Role Description OPS2 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.