Ongoing (permanent) positions - several

Remuneration Package $77,974 - $87,925 (including salary $68,795 - $77,575) p.a.

Several positions are available across the Northern Territory – Northern Australian, Savannah/Gulf and Central Australian regions.

Are you ready to work with a diverse team of rangers looking after the Territory’s protected areas? 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

As a Ranger (T2R) you will support senior staff and team members with land management, nature conservation, visitor activities and facilities management programs to provide targeted, high-quality outcomes for parks within your district; and support Aboriginal and other stakeholder partnerships.

You will have a good understanding of the role of a ranger and 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.  Strong communication skills and the ability interact positively with team members, joint management partners, visitors and volunteers is a key component of the job.

If you are passionate about the environment and eager to contribute to a team to make a lasting, positive impact to the management of the Territory’s natural and cultural landscapes, this could be the role for you.

The Northern Territory offers an enviable lifestyle with amazing weather, stunning landscapes and unique outdoor experiences. If successful, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including up to 7 weeks (minimum 6 weeks) recreational leave and relocation assistance. Most sites also include subsidised and partly furnished housing.

Please note - several vacancies are available across the NT. 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. Please contact Parks and Wildlife to enquire about available locations. 

Explore working for the NT Government.

• jointheterritory.nt.gov.au.
• jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government.

Explore working for Parks and Wildlife

• nt.gov.au/parks.
• youtube.com/watch?v=ZNbO4Mt1DXU.
• dth.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1203434/nt-parks-masterplan-2023-53.pdf.
• dth.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1203433/nt-parks-10-year-activation-plan.pdf.

Exploring living in the Northern Territory

• jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides.

The NTPS values diversity and inclusion; and aims for a workforce that represents the community. Under the agency's Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration; however, people from all diversity groups are encouraged to apply.