Senior Ranger - Reserves

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

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications close, Sunday 11 August 2024.

Requirements

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.

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Our Commitment

At Phillip Island Nature Parks we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace which represents both the community we work in and our visitors. We are committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity of thought, culture, gender, and ability and support a workplace culture and environment where people can work flexibly to support a rewarding work-life balance. As such we encourage applications which represent this diversity and discussions regarding reasonable adjustments which could be made to ensure your success and satisfaction in the role.   

The Nature Parks is a child safe environment. Everyone at Nature Parks is responsible for the care and protection of children in accordance with our Child Protection and Safety Policy and Code of Conduct.