I've often thought being a park
ranger would be right up my alley but after reading the salary they're offering for this job I'm glad I never went into this field.
Have a look at this ad, they want a lot but expect to pay bugga all. $35,000....lol
the cleaners in the factory I work at earn more than that...$35,000pa for a two yr contract.....$35,000 I just cant believe it...what the....
Fixed Term - 2 years
Salary $35,531pa plus super
Parks Victoria is committed to maintaining the health of the natural and cultural values of our parks and
reserves whilst providing a range of excellent visitor
services, so that all Victorians can visit them to relax or exercise their bodies and minds - Healthy Parks Healthy People. Parks Victoria has an excellent opportunity available in the Mallee -
Ranger at
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park.
The main purpose of this position is to contribute, as part of a team, reporting to the
Ranger in Charge to the delivery of Parks Victoria's management responsibilities including the protection of the natural and cultural values and visitor facilities, and interpreting the values and features of the park to park visitors and other stakeholders.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Delivery of park management and visitor
services
Participation in the education of the public with respect to park values and
recreation opportunities
Liaison and consultation with the community and other stakeholders
The undertaking of Natural Values Management projects
The undertaking and delivering of Cultural Values Management programs
Responding to a range of emergency situations including, search and rescue operations, prescribed burning and wildfire suppression
Supervision of seasonal staff, casual staff, contractors and volunteers
The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of natural area and/or park management, and an appropriate tertiary qualification along with excellent interpretation and communication skills, supervisory and project management skills. In addition the following is required; an understanding of OH&S and EO responsibilities, working knowledge of MS Office particularly Word, Excel and Outlook is mandatory.
A comprehensive position description can be downloaded by visiting the DFP website at www.dfp.com.au.
If you have the relevant work experience and skills and enjoy working as part of a team please, send your application letter addressing the selection criteria along with your resume to Amelia Mazzotta at
services@dfp.com.au by Sunday, 20th of August 2006 at 8pm.