Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Job Description
The Kimberley Region is a remote and complex landscape which is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. The region offers many unique opportunities to explore and enjoy world-class natural and cultural attractions as well as appreciate the wilderness values of the area.
We are seeking a Trainee Ranger to join our Yawuru Joint Management team. Operating primarily in the Yawuru Marine and Conservation parks, you will participate in a range of activities relating to conservation, and 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; including maintenance and construction of visitor facilities, flora and fauna protection and fire suppression and control.
* Evidence of ability to liaise and interact in a positive manner. Have 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
As an employee of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, you will have access to a range of benefits 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.
Others
To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.
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