Ranger

• Salary Package – LHI Officer Grade 5 - $85,806 to $93,380 plus 11.5% superannuation
• Ongoing full-time (38 hours per week) opportunity
• Location - Lord Howe Island

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About the role

Lord Howe Island Board has an opportunity for a Ranger to work as part of the World Heritage team based locally and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment and provision of services to the community and visitors to beautiful Lord Howe Island.

As a Ranger you will be responsible for managing day-to-day environmental operations undertaken by the Lord Howe Island Board to protect and conserve the Lord Howe Island Group World Heritage property, including the Permanent Park Preserve and settlement area.

About you

To be successful you will have the ability to work in a team environment to deliver agency programs with minimal supervision. The role will need to operate with day-to-day independence, within the constraints of meeting identified deadlines in Corporate, Operational and Section strategies and work programs.  The Ranger is authorised to exercise delegated authority for law enforcement to ensure the protection of natural and cultural resources.

Essential Requirements  

• Associate Degree in natural resource management or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience in environmental/park management, including integrated pest species identification and control, risk assessment, community and environmental education and awareness programs and ecological restoration practices.
• Experience in project and financial management.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret state, federal and local government legislation and policies.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, proven skills and experience in public relations, liaison, and negotiation.
• Well developed computer skills including demonstrated experience in the use and management of GIS and databases.
• Holder of a current motor vehicle driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain a boat licence, scientific diving certificate, ABBBS A-Class banding certificate, First Aid Certificate and NSW Firearms Licence and a willingness to participate in incident management.

For more information about the role, please contact Cristina Venables via LHI on 02 65632066 or Cristina.venables@lhib.nsw.gov.au.

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About us

Lord Howe Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 700km north east of Sydney and is part of NSW. The Island has a high proportion of rare and endemic birds, plants, and invertebrates, and has the southernmost coral reef in the world. Three-quarters of the Island is within the Permanent Park Preserve, which is managed similarly to a national park. There are approximately 445 residents and tourism is the major industry and source of income on the Island. Approximately 16,000 people visit the Island each year and there are 21 accommodation lodges.

The Lord Howe Island Board (the Board) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Lord Howe Island Act. The Board is responsible to the NSW Minister for the Environment and comprises four Islanders elected by the local community and three members appointed by the Minister. It is charged with the care, control and management of the Island and the affairs and trade of the Island. It is also responsible for the care, improvement and welfare of the Island and residents. “Island” as defined by the Act includes Lord Howe Island and all adjacent islands and coral reefs within one marine league of the Island. Ball’s Pyramid and adjacent islands are also included in this definition.

The Lord Howe Island Board is part of the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water cluster. Lord Howe Island Board members of staff are employed under section 21 of the Government Sector Employment and Management Act by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Ensuring a sustainable NSW through climate change and energy action, water management, environment and heritage protection.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

For more information regarding Lord Howe Island (Board) and information that should be taken into consideration about living and working on Lord Howe Island, review Candidate Information Document.

Before you apply

Accommodation is extremely difficult to find on Lord Howe Island and no accommodation assistance can be provided to the successful applicant. Applicants must demonstrate secured accommodation at time of application.A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here.

How to apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submitting a current resume and a one page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 11.55pm

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

Contact our Aboriginal People & Culture team if you need further information or assistance in applying. DPIEAPC@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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