Senior Ranger
Department for Environment and Water SA
Posted 18 days ago
Make your next role count.
At the Department for Environment and Water your expertise supports the health of our environment, communities, and economy. The National Parks and Wildlife Service are hiring passionate professionals ready to lead change and drive impact. An exciting opportunity exists for 2 ongoing Senior Rangers located in the Southern Flinders Ranges of the beautiful State of SA. Be part of something meaningful --apply now.
About the Role:
The Senior Ranger is responsible for the management and supervision of employees and contractors, and the development of a range of operational programs and projects to ensure the effective management of parks and reserves, and other lands as required, within the Southern Flinders Mid North District. This role leads one of several small teams who work from different worksites within the district.
Core responsibilities surround, the maintenance and presentation of park facilities and assets, to ensure park visitors enjoy a safe and memorable experience and the coordination of conservation and wildlife management actions. 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 an essential part of the role.
Note: There are two ongoing roles available. One at Mambray Creek in Mount Remarkable National Park and the other at the Wirrabara Worksite in Wapma Thura - Southern Flinders Ranges National Park.
Contract:
2 Ongoing roles. One role is located at Wirrabara and the other role at Mambray Creek.
Remuneration:
OPS4 $76,561 min - $80,256 max p.a.
Enquiries to:
Danny Doyle, District Ranger
[email protected]
0427 347 069
Applications close: 11/08/2025 11:00 PM
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+.
About Department for Environment and Water SA
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources aims to help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.
In South Australia we have a unique system of natural resources management boards that work in partnership with us to fulfil our roles and deliver services across eight natural resource management regions. Through the boards we develop meaningful relationships with the community and increase our shared knowledge and understanding about natural resources. We encourage debate and share the decision-making and accountability for choices made.
Our work is guided by the commitments set out in State Natural Resources Management Plan, the regional natural resources management plans and by our Corporate Plan.
Our vision
An exceptional state because we look after our natural capital.
Our purpose
To help South Australians conserve, sustain and prosper.
Our roles
To achieve our purpose we’ve adopted four complementary roles:
•A facilitator of community involvement in and taking responsibility for the environment.
•A steward of the state’s natural resources to enable sustainable development.
•The custodian of public parks, gardens, heritage places and crown lands for public benefit and enjoyment, and for their intrinsic value.
•An authority on the state’s environment and natural resources to help governments, businesses and individuals make good long-term decisions.
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