Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 610971
Location: 5223 - KANGAROO ISLAND
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Role:
The Senior Ranger is responsible for the management and
supervision of employees and contractors, and the development
and delivery of a range of operational programs and projects to
ensure the effective management of parks, reserves, priority
parks or iconic sites, and other lands as required, within the
District.
Core responsibilities surround the management of conservation
and wildlife values, and oversight of the maintenance and
presentation of park facilities and assets, to ensure park
visitors enjoy a safe and memorable experience. The role builds
effective and positive working relationships with key partners,
including Aboriginal communities, park neighbours, lessees and
representatives from conservation and volunteer groups. Active
participation in fire management and emergency response is
required.
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
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 and public holidays
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 class “C” driver’s licence and
willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is
essential.
- Intra and inter-state 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.
Remuneration:
OPS5 $82,090 min - $87,758 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Alison Buck, District Ranger, NPWS, Regional Operations
KI
Alison.Buck@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0428 111 792
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: 27/08/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments:-
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf
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Role Description OPS5 Senior 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.