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Ranger
| Organisation/Entity: | Office of Environment and Heritage |
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| Job Reference Number: | 00006LG0 |
| Work Type: | Full-Time |
| Number of Positions: | 2 |
| Total Remuneration Package: | Package includes salary ($61,934 - $95,661), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. |
| Contact: | 0427 668 100 - Robin Mares |
| Closing Date: | 05/03/2019 - 11:59 PM |
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Job Title: Ranger x2
Job Grade / Classification: Ranger Grade 1-2
Employment Type: 1 x Full Time, Temporary, 1 x Full Time, Ongoing
Location: Griffith
Primary Purpose of the Role
Provides effective management of natural, historic and Aboriginal heritage by undertaking, coordinating and supervising projects, environmental assessments, visitor and stakeholder liaison, and field based activities including bushfire management and law enforcement. Contributes to ensuring OEH obligations and aims are met through the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage values of parks.
Agency overview
The Department of Planning & Environment is the lead NSW Government agency in planning for a growing NSW. The Department is going through an exciting period of organisational and operational change.
The Department’s vision – “Planning for growing NSW: inspiring strong communities, protecting our environment” – provides the benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to engaging and working collaboratively with key State and Local Government, community and industry stakeholders to deliver better outcomes in the areas of planning, local government and the environment.
The Department’s two related agencies - the Office of Environment & Heritage and the Office of Local Government - support the conservation and protection of the environment and an effective local government sector in NSW. Several other entities associated with the Department include the Environment Protection Authority, statutory trusts responsible for zoos, parks and gardens, independent assessment and planning bodies, and development corporations.
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is a part of the Planning and Environment Cluster. It aims to enrich life in NSW by helping the community to conserve and enjoy our environment and heritage. For more information go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au
National Parks and Wildlife Service manages, conserves and cares for land in national parks and reserves. NPWS links customer, conservation and cultural outcomes in a sustainable way by building participation in the management and use of parks.
Essential requirements
- A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency.
- The role is physically demanding and the requirements of a specific medical will need to be met (includes a task based physical assessment), with a clearance to undertake the firefighting task based fitness test which must be met to at least a moderate level.
- Current Driver’s Licence and ability to operate four-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Required to obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties.
- Willingness to fly in light aircraft and preparedness and ability to be involved in incident management duties including firefighting.
Please read the following documents prior to preparing your application:
Job Notes:
A Recruitment Pool may be established for future temporary roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from OEH and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12 month period.
The NPWS is a non-smoking workplace and smoking is not permitted in national parks.
Our commitment to diversity and flexibility:
At the Planning and Environment Cluster, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our business and are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities of NSW.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
To Apply:
Complete all the questions in the online application. Two of the questions will require you to provide specific examples from your experience (4000-character limit per question). These questions are shown below. Do not address these in your cover letter
Question 1:Outline a situation where you adapted your communication style in order to facilitate a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. clients, managers, community members, etc). Please specify the actions you took and the outcome of your actions (positive and negative).
Question 2: Please give an example of a project that you have had to plan and organise from beginning to end. Take us through the process you adopted. In hindsight, what if anything would you do differently next time?
The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. (Refer to the role description for details about the capabilities and the associated behavioural indicators. The role description also lists the essential role requirements.)
Applications Close: Tuesday. 5 March 2019 at 11:59pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact; Robin Mares 0427 668 100 (robin.mares@environment.nsw.gov.au) if you have any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Soraya Kauhiva (02) 9585 6861 (Soraya.kauhiva@planning.nsw.gov.au)
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