Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife - Wildlife Operations
Job title Wildlife Ranger Designation Technical 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs
Position number 23817 RTF Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Sam Hyson 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 plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
This position provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of effective wildlife management
programs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Implement approved wildlife management programs, including but not limited to saltwater crocodiles and venomous snakes.
2. Manage requests for assistance from the community with respect to animals that pose a risk to public safety. This will require
providing advice and guidance to callers and capturing the animal (including venomous and non-venomous snakes and flying
foxes) as appropriate.
1. Implement law enforcement and compliance activities with regard to the wildlife permit system and wildlife offences under
the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976.
1. Maintain electronic information, including databases and records systems for collating, processing and retrieving information
on enforcement and compliance activities and wildlife management.
1. Provide general advice to the community on wildlife management issues, legislation and policies and permits.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or significant relevant experience in a field of
technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy.
2. Knowledge of wildlife management techniques, in relation to saltwater crocodiles or the ability to acquire this knowledge.
3. Demonstrated knowledge undertaking enforcement and regulatory activities and administering legislation to ensure
compliance, in regard to wildlife management issues or the ability to acquire this knowledge.
4. Demonstrated experience working and communicating with members of the community and an ability to interact effectively
with people of diverse cultures.
5. A sound ability to identify Northern Territory wildlife or proven capability to acquire the required knowledge.
1. High level of initiative, motivation and organisational skills to operate with minimal supervision in a team environment, meet
deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and contribute to in-house training.
7. Ability to prepare documents to a high standard including compliance and enforcement documents, standard operating
procedures, reports and guidelines.
1. Current Senior First Aid Certificate, NT Drivers Licence, Coxswains certificate, S4 chemical handling certification and an NT
Employees firearms licence, or the ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Government Investigations or the ability to obtain.
Further information
• This position is a shift rostered position with on–call (restricted duties) requirements.
* Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases during the handling and capture of animals. The successful applicant must
be willing to be vaccinated in accordance with the Division's Occupational Immunisation Guidelines.