Wildlife Ranger

Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Parks and Wildlife Operations -

Wildlife Operations

Job title Wildlife Ranger Designation Technical 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $63,957 - $71,513 Location Darwin

Position number 4814 RTF 355728 Closing 20/09/2026
Contact Officer Ian Hunt on 08 8983 2475 or [email protected]

About the agency https://depws.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355728

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and

accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the

recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this

position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide operational and administrative support to the development and implementation of wildlife management programs,

and the effective application of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in the effective delivery of wildlife management programs, including saltwater crocodiles and venomous snakes.

2. Contribute positively to a small team using good communication skills, interpersonal skills and a professional attitude.

3. Assist in law enforcement and compliance activities at the direction of senior staff with regard to wildlife offences under

the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act.

4. Data entry across a number of computer systems.

5. Answer public complaints and enquiries and carry out public relations work as required.

6. Ensure vehicles and other equipment is maintained and kept in good working order.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. The ability to identify and experience in handling Australian wildlife including reptiles.

2. Good telephone manner and ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other stakeholders.

3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to function effectively as a team member.

4. Well-developed organisational skills to complete tasks as directed efficiently and to a high standard.

5. Ability to prepare written reports and enter data using word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

6. Physically fit with an ability to conduct fieldwork effectively and safely with minimal supervision.

7. Current Senior First Aid Certificate, NT drivers license and NT Firearms Licence or the ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. Certificate II in Government (Investigations) or compliance and enforcement experience, particularly in relation to

wildlife management issues

2. Certificate II or above relating to animal husbandry and handling or land conservation.

Further information

• Employees may be exposed to infectious disease during the handling and capturing of animals. The successful applicant

must be willing to be vaccinated in accordance with the Division’s Occupational Immunisation Guidelines.

• The position maybe rostered on-call (restricted duties).