💼 Full-Time Position

Ranger in Charge

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Department for Environment and Water
📍 Gawler Ranges, South Australia, Australia
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Location
Gawler Ranges, Australia
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Posted
June 23, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Ranger in Charge – Gawler Ranges National Park (OPS6)

Step into a career-defining leadership opportunity as Ranger in Charge at the Gawler Ranges National Park—one of South Australia's most spectacular and ecologically significant landscapes. The role provides the opportunity to live and work on-park, lead a committed team, and contribute to meaningful conservation and co-management outcomes alongside the Gawler Ranges People.

As Ranger in Charge, you will lead the delivery of park management across one of the state's most iconic conservation areas. You will oversee staff, guide operational priorities, and work collaboratively with Traditional Owners through established co-management arrangements.

You will play a key role in delivering significant conservation programs, including:

  1. Reintroduction and recovery of threatened species​
  2. Protection of key species such as Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies, Sandh...