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Ranger
Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 860160
Location: 5655 - GAWLER RANGES
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone


About the Role:
The Department for Environment and Water is seeking two motivated individuals to join the Ranger team in the Gawler Ranges National Park. Funded through the National Indigenous Australia Agency and delivered in partnership with the Gawler Ranges Aboriginal Corporation, the Indigenous Aboriginal Ranger program supports Aboriginal employment, training, and leadership in land management. As Ranger you will be responsible for the delivery of park management programs within the Gawler Ranges while ensuring cultural knowledge, Aboriginal heritage and cultural values are respected, protected and maintained. You will contribute to caring for Country and conservation programs, working closely with Traditional Owners, Elders, and DEW regional staff. The OPS3 Ranger will take a lead with supervising and supporting the Ranger team. To view the opportunities that come with this role watch the short video https://youtube.com/shorts/d_wP-qiKCFM.


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.
  • Subsidised private rental housing in Wudinna.
  • A roster that includes 10 days on / 4 days off working arrangement.
  • 13.1% loading in addition to base salary for weekend and public holiday work.
  • Opportunities for training, development, and career development.
  • Meaningful work that supports Country, culture and community.

Contract: 
Contract for up to 30 June 2028 

 Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

  • A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.

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 some weekends, public holidays and days of significant fire danger for which a penalty rate will be applied.
  • You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
  • 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.
  • May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences, and work outside of the normal hours of work.
  • 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: 
OPS3 $74,095 min - $78,694 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Lana Roediger, District Ranger Far West 
[email protected]
Mobile: 0407 771 527

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

If your passionate about caring for Country learning new skills and being part of a strong Ranger team, applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the following:

  • What interests you in the role? 
  • What experience do you have in land management including pest plant and animal control?
  • Describe your experience working as part of a team to achieve results.
  • What's your experience in working and communicating with aboriginal people and elders?
  • What experience do you have operating and maintaining tools, plant and equipment?                                                                                                                                   
  • What experience do you have supervising staff?

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: 25/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description OPS3 - 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.