Role Title: Ranger Coongie Lakes/Innamincka
Directorate: Regional Services
Remuneration Level: OPS2
Branch/Region: SA Arid Lands
CHRIS Position Number: EH 2562
Reports To (Title): Senior Ranger, Innamincka
Directorate Business Purpose / Scope
The Regional Services Directorate:
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Manages delivery of environment and natural resources management services across 8 regions in South
Australia.
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Supports 8 NRM Boards to develop natural resources management plans, engage the community in the
delivery of the plans and evaluate and report on the outcomes of the plans and the condition of natural
resources at a regional level.
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Promotes integrated NRM outcomes across regional landscapes by engaging stakeholders, partners,
regional communities and other agencies in sustainability projects. These projects are developed and
delivered in accordance with Natural Resources Management Plans, the DENR corporate plan and whole
of government and community economic and community development plans and strategies.
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Manages the State’s public lands for conservation &community benefit.
The SA Arid Lands (SAAL) Region :
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Encompasses approx. 520,000 sq km - over 50 % of the state, with a population of about 10,000. The 2 major
townships are Roxby Downs and Coober Pedy. Coober Pedy has a district council. The remainder of the
region is unincorporated with facilities managed by Community Progress Associations under the Outback
Communities Authority.
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Includes landscapes ranging from sandy and gibber stone deserts and breakaway country in the far north,
to the rounded ranges and volcanic outcrops of the Gawler Ranges, and the mountainous northern
Flinders Ranges in the east. Ephemeral saline lakes are present across most of the region, including Lake
Eyre which is the terminus point for the Cooper Creek and the Diamantina Creek - major watercourses of
the Lake Eyre Basin.
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Industries include the pastoral industry , being the biggest user of natural resources, with 222 pastoral
properties covering 409,000 square km. Mining and petroleum are by far the most valuable industries in the
region, accounting for over 70% of South Australia's mining output and generates over $3 billion annually.
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Manages 23 reserves including regional reserves, conservation reserves and National parks. There are 5
non-Government owned conservation reserves. Aboriginal managed lands include 6 pastoral leases,
Indigenous protected areas, and a number of co-managed reserves.
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One of the State’s premier tourism destinations.
Challenges include:
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Distance, sparse population, and the rapid expansion of the mining industry
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Supporting development and implementation of the SAAL NRM plan, as well as other complementary
natural and cultural resource management plans
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Working in partnership with indigenous communities to cooperatively manage natural resources, parks and
biodiversity and to support the management of their land
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Developing tourism and tourism infrastructure on reserves in a sustainable way to assist regional economies
and enhance park management
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Ensuring stakeholders have the necessary information, knowledge and skills for the effective management
of natural resources in the region.
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About the Role
The Ranger is responsible for implementing the effective operational management of reserves within
the SA Arid Lands Region. The Ranger contributes to the day-to-day management of Innamincka
Regional Reserve, Coongie Lakes National Park and Strzelecki Regional Reserve.
Key Role Outcomes
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Effective day to day management of Parks and Reserves is undertaken in line with business
plans, park management plans, annual works plans, OHS&W and HR policies.
Supervision of contractors and volunteers in line with OHS&W and HR policies.
Regulation of Parks in accordance with relevant legislation.
Cooperative working relationships fostered and maintained with key stakeholders and relevant
Government bodies.
Aboriginal cultural and European heritage sites are effectively managed and monitored
Revenue collection is undertaken in a timely manner.
Landscape restoration programs in threatened species management, threat abatement and
pest plant activities are successfully implemented and maintained through on-park activities and
Naturelinks.
Unexpected and/or emergency situations are responded to in a timely and positive manner.
Key Relationships / Interactions (Internal and External)
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Traditional owners
Staff and Management of the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
(DEWNR)
Park visitors
Innamincka Progress Association, and Innamincka Station
Petroleum and Geothermal companies
Representatives of key community organisations, volunteers, Friends of Park groups, conservation
groups and research organisations
Country Fire Service at Regional, Group & Brigade level
Tourism organisations, commercial operators and local government
Remote area businesses, landholders, pastoralists and their representatives
Natural Resource Management Boards groups
Outback Communities Authority
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Core Competencies
Achieves Results
Element
 Delivering Effective
Outcomes
Behavioural Indicators
• Works with Line Manager to solve problems
and overcome challenges.
• Is clear about the priorities for the role and
completes tasks within agreed timeframes
and standards.
 Works effectively at the front line with a
Drives Business Excellence
 Promoting
Customer Service
 Establishing and
Forges Relationships and
Engages Others
maintaining
Networks
diverse customer base, including Aboriginal
communities.
 Considers constructive feedback from
customers and learns from complaints.
• Seeks to understand the requirements of
diverse customers.
• Is respectful of the varying needs of people
from diverse backgrounds.
•Approaches other colleagues across the
Agency to seek advice or information.
 Displays commitment to the values of the
 Modelling Public
Sector Values
Exemplifies Personal Drive
and Professionalism
 Displaying Flexibility
and Resilience
 Integrating Diversity
in the Workplace
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public sector and the Code of Ethics.
• Earns respect and builds trust by being
personally reliable and following through on
commitments.
• Accepts changes required to their job role
in a positive manner.
• Communicates setbacks to manager and
continues with effectively progressing other
priorities
• Is open to learning about and developing
awareness of other cultures.
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Technical/Professional
Competencies
Element
Behavioural Indicators
 Allocates appropriate amounts of time for
Practical
Knowledge
 Planning and
Organising Work
 Technical
Knowledge
successfully completing their workload
 Communicates early on with their manager
if there are circumstances that will prevent
them from meeting deadlines.
 Shows an accurate understanding of and
can apply the National Parks and Wildlife
Act and Regulations.
 Knowledge
of,
empathy
for,
and
experience with the
Yandruwandha
Yawarrawarrka community aspirations for
involvement in park management and
other contemporary Aboriginal issues
including Aboriginal Site Management and
Protocols.
 Knowledge of ecological processes and
 Professional
Expertise
nature conservation land management
principles and practices including fire,
weed and vermin control, habitat
restoration and associated threat
abatement.
Qualifications
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Degree in Natural Resource Management or other relevant field is desirable.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
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Will be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
Will be required to undertake emergency operations including bush fire operations,
commensurate with their fitness and training levels. This may require at times, some out of hours
work including the participation in an “on-call” roster.
Will be required to work 50% of weekends and public holidays for which a 13.1% loading will be
paid.
Will be based at Innamincka but may be required to work from another centre within the region
or any region or management unit within the state.
A departmental house is available.
Will be required to spend extended periods away from their base.
Will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with DEWNR policy.
A current class C driver’s licence is essential.
Will be required to undertake off-road driving
Will be required to fly in light aircraft and/or helicopter.
Will be required to operate or travel in a boat
Will be entitled to eight return trips per year to Adelaide via the Moomba National Jet Service or
equivalent dollar value.
A medical clearance will be required to assess ability to work in a remote environment.
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Corporate Responsibilities
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Maintaining a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, Ethical Conduct,
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare and record-keeping within legislative requirements
and according to the principles of the Public Sector Act 2009.
Actively participating in the Department’s Performance Review and Development Program
Signed:_________________________ (Employee) ......./....../....
Approved By: _______________________ (Manager) ...../....../....
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