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Job Details

• Team Leader Rangers, Clerk Grade 9/10
• Package includes salary $116,211- $128,061 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing full-time role
• Located in Bourke for two years with regular travel to surrounding Reserves.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for additional financial support on top of their salary package. This may include a remote area allowance and additional subsidies such as relocation support.

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 About the Role

The role is based in Bourke working across several different reserves: Culgoa, Gundabooka, and Toorale National Parks and also Ledknapper and Nocoleche Nature Reserves, as well as contributing towards the establishment of the newly acquired Brindingabba and Thurloo Downs National Park.  Bourke Area staff are passionate about the spectacular reserves they manage. They live and work in a vibrant remote community and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal Joint Management committees.

 The Team Leader Ranger (TLR) is an integral role in leading a team of four professional Rangers and is responsible for achieving the agency’s goals by setting clear objectives and tasks.  The role is highly diverse and is mainly office-based but fieldwork in surrounding Reserves is still a regular requirement.  The TLR is expected to have a broad understanding of all the Area’s projects and be in a position to provide advice and assistance as required.

The TLR reports directly to the Area Manager and is expected to work to identify and manage key influences affecting the Area within the government and the community.  The TLR is regarded as a senior management role with significant influence in supporting the Area Manager achieve conservation and community outcomes.  The role also has a close relationship with the Area Manager and Team Leader of Field Operations.  The TLR must ensure information flow, planning, and reporting relevant to the field operations of the Area plus internal and external projects that may involve contractors.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management, and working collaboratively in this vibrant Outback region.  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:

• strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team in multiple locations
• very strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• the ability to juggle competing priorities to meet deadlines
• a 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
• industry experience including environmental assessment skills.

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 full Role Description: Team Leader Rangers - For Download

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 well-being programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

How to apply

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Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, and submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, be so.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, and offers job share and workplace adjustments.

For more information about the role and other job opportunities in this region, please contact Melissa Hams, Area Manager, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS on 0429 722 765 or melissa.hams@environment.nsw.gov.au

Applications close:  Wednesday 16th August 2023 at 11.55 pm

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.

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• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and for assistance in applying for a role. Contact our Aboriginal People & Culture team at DPIEAPC@dpie.nsw.gov.au if you need further information or assistance.

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