Ranger

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 860374
Location: 5280 - SOUTHEND
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
Under the direction of the Ranger in Charge or Senior Ranger, the Ranger is responsible for contributing to the effective operational management of parks and reserves, and other lands as required, within the district. Core responsibilities include supporting the management of park conservation and wildlife values and 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).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Ongoing 

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Demonstrates a good understanding of ecological processes and nature conservation management principles and practices including park management, wildlife management, control of environmental pest plant and animal species, habitat restoration and associated threat abatement across terrestrial riverine and marine environments.
• Knowledge of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 and Regulations, Wilderness Protection Act 1992, Marine Parks Act 2007 and other relevant legislation.
• Has an up-to-date and sound knowledge of risk management, nature conservation, land management and visitor management.
• Prioritises workload and allocates time appropriately.
• Communicates early on with their manager if there are circumstances that will prevent them from meeting deadlines.
• Current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd.
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate is desirable (HLTAID001; HLTAID002 and HLTAID003) or must be willing to obtain a certificate as part of employment.

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, search and rescue and marine mammal stranding activities as directed by government agencies. This may require at times, some out of hour’s 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 regular weekends and public holidays for which a penalty rate will be applied.
• 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.
• Intra-state travel is required, including time away from home and travel in light aircraft.
• The Department for Environment and Water is committed to providing a safe environment to all children and young people who access our services and visit our sites.  This role requires candidates to provide a valid Working with Children Check which must be renewed every five years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• This role requires candidates to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration: 
OPS2 $66,441 min - $69,504 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Adam Panell, Ranger 
adam.pannell2@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0455 274 700

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 and Desirable 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: 21/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.