EMS-LSPD-LSFD-LSSD

Park Ranger 

• Protection, enhancement and management of natural and cultural assets

• Identifying weeds and pest animals and eradicate or control those that hold the most threat to native plants and animals 

• Organise and conduct prescribed burning operations 

• Assisting with fire suppression (fire fighting) for fires on public land throughout the state

• Promote and maintain historic assets, such as gold mining sites and historic huts

• Develop co-operative relationships with local indigenous groups 

• Identify and protect populations of threatened or endangered animals 

• Work with volunteers on projects such as weed control, maintaining tracks and other infrastructure

• Issue permits and oversee researchers studying within the park

• Monitor and issue permits to businesses operating within parks, such as, tour operators, ski resort operators, hydroelectricity, café’s and beekeeping.

• Maintain and develop visitor facilities such as picnic areas, camping areas and toilets 

• Create and maintain trails for hikers, mountain bike riders, four-wheel driving etc 

• Respond to emergency situations such as ‘Search and Rescue’

• Management and development of staff, volunteers, contractors & work experience students

• Delivery of interpretation and education services including guided tours, demonstrations and talks

• Planning, implementation and management of projects, programs and contracts

 [Role is also to support LSPD when situations occur in remote areas]