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$74,213-$114,627 + super and 17% loading Package includes salary ($74,213-$114,627), employers contribution to super + 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays + annual leave loading Two full time ongoing roles Dubbo and Cobar locations Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the states environment and heritage About the roles NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is inviting adventurous and passionate Rangers to join our collaborative and supportive team working in beautiful Central West area. We have two roles available a choice of Dubbo or Cobar! Our teams are passionate about the spectacular reserves they manage. Our visitors come from all walks of life, and so do we! Our teams bring their full self to the job every day, helping drive innovation for us. Our Rangers are responsible for undertaking, coordinating and supervising projects, environmental assessments, visitor and stakeholder liaison, and field-based activities including burn planning/wildfire management and law enforcement. Outdoor duties such as pest, weed and fire management, consulting and coordination will balance indoor work like project management and providing administrative support to the Board of Management for two Aboriginal Joint Management Committees working collaboratively to manage reserves and protect Aboriginal cultural heritage in the region. Your strong communication skills will assist you in tackling evolving reserve management priorities and youll form invaluable professional relationships with Aboriginal Owners, various commonwealth and state agencies and stakeholders. The roles will require you to undertake some occasional overnight travel to work on remotely located reserves in the region. Ideally you will have gained experience working in a similar Ranger position. Your skills and knowledge of natural land management strategies will help build your success in this role. You''ll create a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture and be a strong decision-maker with the ability to think on your feet, you have a genuine interest in teamwork, collaboration and supporting the growth of others. Your fitness and enthusiasm will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse, fastpaced role. It an essential requirement you have completed a degree in a relevant field of study such as protected area management, and you are required to provide a copy of your degree qualifications with your application. A degree or equivalent relevant to the field operations of the Agency. Current Australian Class C Drivers licence or equivalent and ability to operate fourwheeldrive vehicles. Required to obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties. Willingness to fly in light aircraft and preparedness and ability to be involved in incident management duties including firefighting. This are physically active roles suited to candidates of all genders who are fit, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and are eager to learn and develop the skills and qualifications needed to contribute toward improving and maintaining some of NSWs most precious natural places. Applicants must meet the requirements of a specific medical assessment which is inclusive of a clearance to undertake the fitness test for firefighting fitness roles (i.e. moderate level TaskBased Assessment for Firefighters) within the 12month probationary period, if relevant. The role holder must obtain certification at the appropriate level prior to undertaking firefighting/incident control duties. DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment. Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities, including inhouse training. If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role. Applications close: Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 11.55pm For more information about the role please contact Fiona Buchanan, Area Manager, Central West, West Branch, NPWS on 0459 810 557 or [email protected] Recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] or contacting MarieClaire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 546091). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [email protected] for a yarn. Salary match Number of applicants Skills match To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr