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
- $39.40 per hour (first 3 months), then $43.25 per hour (Annual Salary $85,000) +11% Superannuation
- 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.
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.
A position description is attached.