• Parks and Wildlife Division, Parks and Wildlife Operations Branch.
• Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls).

Are you an experienced Park Ranger looking to advance your career?

If yes we would love to hear from you.

• Protect the natural, cultural and historic features of the Northern Territory.
• Showcase the Territory's specular environment to visitors.
• Competitive salary package including up to 7 weeks recreational leave.

Leliyn (Edith Falls) in Nitmiluk National Park is 290km south of Darwin or 60km north of Katherine. Picturesque waterfalls and great swimming are the well-known features of this section of the Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk National Park. A move to the Territory offers an enviable lifestyle with amazing weather, tropical sunsets and unique landscapes. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends. If successful, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including up to 7 weeks (minimum 6 weeks) recreational leave, relocation assistance and subsidised housing within the park!

As a Senior Park Ranger (T3R) your core focus will be to provide supervisory management to a dedicated team of Park Rangers, working as part of the broader Nitmiluk National Park ranger team and the Savannah / Gulf regional park management team, responsible for delivering park management services relating to tourism and visitor management, education, conservation and wildlife management. You will also take the lead in developing and maintaining joint management partnerships with traditional Aboriginal owners and relevant stakeholders.

It is essential you have demonstrated significant 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. Well-developed communication skills and the ability interact positively with staff, visitors and volunteers is a key component of the job, together with a solid understanding of natural and cultural resource management.