Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife Operations - Wildlife
Operations - Crocodile Management
Job title Wildlife Ranger Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Fixed to 06/03/2027
Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Darwin
Position number 49526 RTF 355733 Closing 20/09/2026
Contact Officer Ian Hunt on 08 8983 2475 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355733
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide operational and administrative support to the development and implementation of saltwater crocodile management and safety
programs, and the effective application and regulation of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976 and other relevant
legislation.
Context Statement
There are two ongoing vacancies, and one fixed-term vacancy within the Darwin Crocodile Management team.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the effective delivery of saltwater crocodile and other wildlife management programs.
2. Work in a team to safely deliver work programs, including mentoring less-experienced staff, with good interpersonal skills and a
professional attitude.
3. Operate vessels and corporate vehicles, including 4WDs and on occasion, travel long distances, in remote locations and off road.
4. Exercise delegated powers, provide advice and recommendations in relation to permits and assist to undertake inspections under the
Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976 and other relevant legislation, appropriate to the level of training and qualifications.
5. Maintain electronic records and undertake administrative tasks, including procurement, as directed.
6. Assist with research and management programs and provide advice to the public relating to crocodile management and safety,
biodiversity conservation and threatening processes.
7. Ensure vehicles, vessels and other equipment is maintained in good working order and operate within a strong safety culture by
implementing Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the role and/or a relevant qualification awarded by an Australian
institution, or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of wildlife management and sustainable use, threatening processes and contemporary conservation issues and practices,
preferably gained in an NT context.
3. Experience in animal care and handling, preferably including crocodiles, and relevant practical skills including equipment operation,
maintenance and basic repairs.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to function effectively in a team and to communicate tactfully and professionally with the broader
community and diverse stakeholder groups.
5. Demonstrated ability to implement programs and projects within agreed timeframes and allocated resources.
6. Sound written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and collate data.
7. Good level of physical fitness with a proven ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork effectively and safely in remote locations
under minimal supervision.
8. Current NT C class driver’s license (with manual endorsement) and first aid certificate or ability to obtain in a short timeframe.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Government Investigations, Coxswains Grade 2 qualification and firearms licence or the ability to obtain.
Further information
Employees may be exposed to infectious disease during the handling and capturing of animals. The successful applicant must be willing to
be vaccinated in accordance with NT Government policies. The position maybe rostered on call (restricted duties).
