Become an Aboriginal ranger
Would you like to get more involved in caring for the environment?
National Parks and Wildlife Service is currently recruiting Aboriginal rangers across South Australia.
About the role
Rangers play an important role in nature conservation and caring for cultural heritage in our national parks.
Working closely with the Senior Ranger, the Aboriginal Ranger role includes supporting park conservation and management activities, maintaining park facilities, participating in fire and emergency response and ensuring park visitors enjoy a safe and memorable experience.
New Aboriginal ranger positions are being created in the following regions:
- Eyre and Far West
- Flinders and Outback
- Yorke and Mid North
- Riverland and Murraylands
- Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges
- Kangaroo Island
- Limestone Coast.
Hear about Ranger Jesse Evans’ experience
‘I began working with the Department for Environment’s National Parks and Wildlife Service 9 years ago through an Aboriginal traineeship program and I’m now a full-time employee working as a ranger based in the Northern Lofty District,’ Jesse said.
‘Working in parks is something I’m passionate about and it will be great to see more Aboriginal rangers out on-park.
‘I enjoy working on Country and being involved with local community groups, and having my voice heard and being able to make a positive change within the environment and the Country that I’m working on.’
Register your interest
If you are interested in becoming an Aboriginal ranger and have a good understanding of environmental management and nature conservation, complete the online form to register your interest in joining a pool of candidates for selection as positions become available.
Expressions of interest will be reviewed and we’ll contact successful applicants with further details about the application process.
More information
For more information about becoming an Aboriginal ranger and the application process, contact the Department for Environment and Water’s First Nations Partnerships and Reconciliation Unit.
Commitment to employ more Aboriginal rangers
Fifteen new Aboriginal rangers will be employed to work in national parks across South Australia as part of a $5 million initiative aimed at increasing Aboriginal management of our natural environment.
The initiative draws on Aboriginal people’s expertise and knowledge in caring for Country, and these new positions play an important role in maintaining, promoting and sustaining cultural sites and practices within parks.
Employing more Aboriginal rangers will help support culture, story-telling and language, and provide a much richer experience for people visiting national parks.
The South Australian Government is committed to honouring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have played a pivotal role in managing our landscapes for thousands of years.
