Senior Ranger

The Senior Ranger is accountable and responsible for coordinating and assisting in the delivery of the functions of the Ranger team within the Park Services section. The Senior Ranger has primary responsibility for building, supporting and supervising a small team in delivering regulatory compliance (education and enforcement) and visitor and wildlife incident response. The Senior Ranger facilitates support for park infrastructure construction and maintenance works, visitor risk management, nature conservation activities, wildlife management and heritage works within the EHP division.
The successful applicant will be expected to reside on Rottnest Island for an initial period of up to 5 years. Residency is not a requirement or condition of employment and is at RIA's absolute discretion.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.
Essential * Highly developed interpersonal skills, with proven community liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution skills in conjunction with a strong customer focus and the ability to negotiate positive outcomes.

• Considerable experience and knowledge of implementing operational and project plans and works programs associated with visitor services and natural resource management.

• Demonstrated experience of leadership, supervisory, team management, works program planning and human resource management skills.

• Considerable experience in conducting statutory compliance activities including education and enforcement.

The following essential criteria will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. * Demonstrated proficiency in written communication and computer operation skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and database software.

• Current Unrestricted coxswains certificate or the ability to obtain within three months of appointment.

• A current “C” Class Drivers Licence.

• Knowledge and understanding of Work, Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Employment.

• Knowledge of Incident Control System and its application to emergencies such as oil spills, wildfires and marine mammal strandings.

Desirable * Ongoing willingness and ability to participate in fire management activities that contribute to bushfire suppression and prescribed burning operations commensurate with capability, capacity, training and level of experience.

• Certificate in National Park Management, Certificate in Conservation and Land Management or an equivalent qualification with a preference for a further tertiary qualification in natural resource management.

• Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Flexibility Requirement

• When not residing on island, must be capable of commuting to and from the Island on a regular basis and reside overnight on the island as rostered/required.

• Must be capable and willing to work rostered working arrangements including weekend and public holidays. Work hours will be posted on a fortnightly roster in advance.

• Must be capable and willing to carry an on-call phone if require and respond to afterhours call outs in a timely manner. An on-call roster will be prepared in advance.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
AND
The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Robbie Campbell on 0477 972 874, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit .
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.
Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.