Job description
Agency Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife Operations
Job title Senior Ranger Designation Technical 3 – RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $82,325 - $90,206 Location Batchelor, Kings Canyon, Timber Creek
Position number 4473 RTF 348490 Closing 10/06/2026
Contact officer Andrew Turner on 08 8999 3444 or [email protected]
About the agency www.nt.gov.au/parks
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348490
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Under the direction of the Senior / Chief District Ranger, lead a team to deliver land management, nature conservation, visitor
activities and facilities management to support the delivery of targeted, high quality park management outcomes, and provide
support for Aboriginal and other stakeholder partnerships.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and supervise a ranger team to deliver effective protected area management outcomes in accordance with park
management plans and operational priorities.
2. Ensure safe systems of work, including supervision, mentoring, training and compliance with WHS and risk management
requirements.
3. Coordinate and undertake field operations including fire, weed and feral animal management, visitor services, compliance and
infrastructure maintenance.
4. Support partnerships with Aboriginal Traditional Owners, joint management bodies and key stakeholders to achieve shared
land and sea country outcomes.
5. Respond to incidents and emergencies within protected areas, including first aid and multi‑agency support as required.
6. Operate vehicles, vessels, plant and equipment safely and competently in remote and challenging environments, and ensure
equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace and operational standards.
7. Undertake compliance and enforcement activities using delegated powers under relevant legislation.
8. Contribute to reporting, monitoring and continuous improvement of protected area management programs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Significant relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the key duties, or a relevant qualification awarded
by an Australian institution, or equivalent.
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of natural and cultural resource management principles and the role of a ranger,
incorporating experience such as park and/or wildlife management, fire and invasive species management, facilitating
interpretive programs and other relevant plans and programs.
3. Demonstrated experience in effectively leading and motivating a small team, as well as working independently and with a strong
safety culture.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, cost, and execute programs and projects within agreed timeframes and allocated resources.
5. Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to interact positively and effectively with staff, visitors
and stakeholders to promote effective and collaborative partnerships, and to act with confidentiality and discretion.
6. Knowledge and understanding of incident response procedures, including administering first aid.
7. Knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks and ability to perform powers and functions under applicable
legislation, including conducting compliance and enforcement duties.
8. Current NT drivers licence, firearms licence and first aid certificate, or the ability to obtain within a short timeframe.
Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of vehicle, plant and equipment operation and maintenance, and relevant formal training such as chainsaw,
chemical application, 4WD recovery, firefighting, coxswains etc.
Further information
The role of a ranger is diverse. Rangers may be required to transfer to other parks and/or regions, work on weekends and public
holidays, be able to drive manual vehicles, work in physically demanding conditions and assist in incident management activities,
including providing first aid. Most duties required of the position are conducted in the field.
