Job Description
We are seeking a Trainee Ranger to join our Yawuru Joint Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about conservation, park management and working with Indigenous communities.
The successful candidate will participate in a range of activities related to conservation, parks and wildlife work within the department including prescribed burning, bushfire suppression and control, fauna and flora protection, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, support of tourism and recreational activities and the operation of associated machinery.
This position offers development opportunities for Aboriginal people with preference given to Yawuru Community members or approved Yawuru applicants.
In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Experience or interest in working on country and ability to participate in manual activities related to conservation and recreation management;
* Ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner with good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team;
* Experience in operating equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters and common maintenance tools (desirable).
Benefits
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, we offer incentives including:
* Flexible working arrangements;
* 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options;
* 5 days North West Leave per year;
* 1 day additional public sector holidays each year;
* Ranger leave entitlements;
* Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff;
* Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave;
* A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services;
* An annual National Park Entry Pass;
* Well-established learning and development programs.
For further information, contact us via email or phone. Please submit your application online with a statement addressing the above requested criteria, current CV and details of two referees.