Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife Commission
Job title Park Ranger Designation Technical 2 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Various
Position number 4758 RTF Closing 24/02/2026
Contact officer Claire Morante on or
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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, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Under the direction of senior staff, assist with 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.
Context statement
There are several positions available across the Northern Territory. An order of merit will be established from this selection process
and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months, including at other locations within the NT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with implementation of approved programs under the direction of senior staff in accordance with approved objectives.
2. Assist with implementation of joint management programs, liaise with traditional owners, and maintain relationships with joint
management partners and other key stakeholders.
3. Assist with the implementation of visitor management programs to promote public safety and quality visitor experiences.
4. Respond to incidents and provide first aid in accordance with emergency response procedures.
5. Operate within a strong safety culture and implement policies and processes in keeping with NT Government protocols.
6. Drive corporate vehicles including four-wheel drives and on occasion, travel long distances, in remote locations and off road.
1. Exercise delegated powers under the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976 and other relevant legislation.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy; or a relevant qualification awarded
by an Australian institution, or equivalent.
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of natural and cultural resource management and the role of a ranger, incorporating
experience such as land, park or wildlife management, facilitating interpretive programs and other plans and programs.
3. Cross cultural skills and ability to work effectively in small teams, demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with
Aboriginal people and other joint management / co-management partners for work related outcomes, or in a similar context.
4. Good written communication skills, incorporating a variety of styles and media, with experience in a range of computer software
and programs.
5. Well-developed organisational skills and self-motivation with demonstrated ability to follow procedures and operate with a
strong safety culture.
1. Knowledge and understanding incident response procedures, including administering first aid.
2. Current NT drivers licence and First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain in 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, 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. For further information, visit our
website