Job description
We are excited to offer:
- Full time position – 7-day roster pattern (Mon to Sun) & public holidays as required
- Paid Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
- A leadership position in a diverse team of research-lead land and wildlife management experts
- Stunning coastal work location, with one of Australia’s leading conservation and sustainable Ecotourism organisations.
The Role
In line with the five-year Conservation Plan and in consultation with the Conservation Department leadership team, the Senior Ranger – Reserves, will prioritise, plan and lead the implementation of a broad range of projects that protect and enhance the environmental and cultural values across the Nature Parks and Millowl, more broadly, whilst maintaining a positive and safe visitor experience.
This is a diverse, hands-on role that will work collaboratively with other Conservation Department team members to implement a range of projects. More specifically, fire and emergency management will feature strongly in this role
Position Description – Senior Ranger – Reserves
Key Selection Criteria
- A proven ability to pro-actively plan, co-ordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate conservation and land management programs.
- A proven ability to procure and manage external contractors from project inception to completion.
- Qualifications and experience in fire and emergency management, preparedness and response on public land.
- A sound understanding of habitat restoration principles and practices.
- Sound leadership skills including the ability to train and mentor staff
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including writing, analytical and reporting skills
- Ability to work within a team environment and form good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
To commence your journey with us, the following is required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management (or equivalent) and/or relevant field experience
- General Firefighter and Crew Leader qualification or higher such as Operations Officer or Planned Burn Operations Officer
- A current Manual driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate Level 2 and CPR
- Willingness to undertake a medical and fitness test to carry out fire management activities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.