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Park Ranger
( Wildlife Ranger, Ranger - Park, National Parks and Wildlife Ranger )

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Park rangers control, supervise and manage national parks, scenic areas, historic sites, nature reserves and other recreational areas.

Duties and Tasks

Park rangers may perform the following tasks:

assist with guided tours and promote understanding and appreciation of the natural and cultural features of the park
inform visitors of the park facilities and supervise public visits
advise visitors of park rules and regulations and enforce these when necessary
direct parking, control traffic and collect fees from campers and visitors
patrol waterways, roads and tracks to observe and report on the park environment, including the condition of animals and plants
make sure endangered animals and plants are protected, and assist in related research projects
make sure that parks, park facilities and equipment are clean and properly maintained
assist in the development of visitor facilities
assist in wildlife management projects, including surveys and monitoring of wildlife
participate in search and rescue operations
supervise and coordinate fire management, weed eradication and pest-control programs
investigate and report to supervisors on matters relating to park management
support local communities in protecting their cultural heritage and in developing sustainable land management practices
conduct research into the protection and recording of Aboriginal and historical sites
supervise and train park staff and volunteers
oversee crews of general maintenance workers and contractors
attend to administrative and clerical duties
prepare, review and implement reports, submissions, management plans, development proposals and environmental impact assessments.

A park ranger working in wildlife management may also perform the following tasks:

capture and relocate potentially dangerous animals
manage commercial and recreational harvesting of native wildlife
inspect commercial operations making use of wildlife
process animal permits
care for sick, injured or orphaned animals
clean cages and prepare food and water for caged and captive animals
make sure public facilities are clean and operable.

Specialisations

With experience and sometimes further training, park rangers may progress to professional science positions or general management.

Indigenous Park Ranger

Quick Facts

Learning Area	Biology Geography Rural Studies
Work Demand	Including driving Including hot, cold or humid environment Including mainly outdoor work Including physical effort Including reading or writing
Work Field	Agriculture, Animal and Primary Industries
Work Interest	Helping or Advising Practical or Mechanical Nature or Recreation Organising or Clerical
Skill Level	Para Professional Jobs

Work Conditions

Park rangers work in many environments, such as snow fields, rainforests, coastal regions and semi-arid areas. They may be required to work in remote areas and move from park to park. All rangers have contact with the public. Park rangers often work on weekends and public holidays.

Personal Requirements