• Exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Ranger – a perfect role for those passionate about conservation and land management.
• Package includes salary, depending on experience, $125,693 - $138,510 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time role
• Located in Oberon or Lithgow

Do you want work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has a great opportunity for a Team Leader Ranger to lead programs that support conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna, and Aboriginal heritage and visitor experiences across the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

About the Role

The Team Leader Ranger (TLR) is an integral role leading a team of professional Rangers and is responsible for supporting and delivering the agency’s conservation and land management objectives and tasks. The role is highly diverse and includes a mix of office based and field work across National Parks in the Kanangra Area of Blue Mountains Branch. The TLR is expected to have a broad understanding of all the Area’s projects and be able to provide advice and assistance as required.

The TLR reports directly to the Area Manager and is responsible for supervising and leading a team of Rangers. The TLR is part of an area management team and supports the Area Manager to achieve conservation and community outcomes. The TLR must ensure information flow, planning and reporting relevant to the field operations of the Area and manages internal and external projects involving staff and contractors.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. Your project planning skills will be key in juggling and meeting competing priorities, while your ability to motivate and influence your team will be the key to achieving outcomes in a busy and changing environment. To be successful in the role, you will also have:

• Experience in conservation and land management
• Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team in multiple locations
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and great communication skills
• Expert project planning skills and discipline to ensure due process is followed
• Sound IT capabilities, particularly in databases, common MS Office software and some GIS experience
• Experience and skills environmental assessment.

Skills and experience in fire management, pest and weed control, threatened species protection, visitor management and compliance would be highly desirable

Essential requirements

• Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSW’s most precious natural places. Applicants must meet the requirements of a firefighting medical which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake frontline firefighting roles. The applicant must pass the task based fitness assessment to a moderate level within the probationary period (up to 12 months) and annually thereafter.

The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.

For more information read the Role Description: Team Leader Rangers

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and NPWS work to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

NPWS conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training. .

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Visit a park

Blue Mountains Branch Overview

How to apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager, Jason Neville on 0418 238 095 or email: [email protected],gov.au

Applications close: Sunday 23 March 2025 at 11:55pm

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] or contacting Varvara Kuraeva on 0436 126 838 (please mention reference number 539426).

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