Hunter Coast national parks now hiring

Imagine caring for and protecting some of the state’s most precious national parks, including offshore islands across the beautiful Port Stephens region.

Imagine working closely with Aboriginal Traditional Owners to care for Country and work together to achieve goals.

Imagine a job where no day is the same and you’re working with a committed and capable team.

This might be your dream job and you might be up for the challenge and opportunity.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking talented individuals to fill two vital operational leadership positions in the Hunter Coast area.

The NPWS Hunter Coast team manages diverse and precious habitats stretching from Nelson Bay and beautiful Port Stephens in the north, to the culturally significant Worimi Conservation Lands in the south, home to the largest mobile sand dune system in the Southern Hemisphere.

The team also cares for and protects 12 offshore islands and threatened species, like the Gould’s petrel, Australia’s rarest endemic seabird.

The two ongoing roles of Area Manager and Team Leader Rangers are both based in the newly built NPWS office and depot on the Worimi Conservation Lands at Anna Bay.

The key function of the roles is to manage operations, including leading a dedicated team responsible for caring and protecting 25 national parks in the region, including the 12 island reserves.

This requires building strong collaborative relationships with staff and community to turn strategies into on-ground actions to achieve environmental, cultural, social and economic outcomes that meet NSW Government priorities.

Joint management with Worimi Aboriginal Elders and community is an important focus and responsibility for both roles, especially working with the Worimi Conservation Lands Board.

As a member of NPWS, each working day is a new adventure and one which presents the unique opportunity to lead the care and protection of our most treasured places across the region.

For more information on these roles or to submit an application, please visit I Work for NSW here and here.

Quotes attributable to NPWS Director Hunter Central Coast Branch Kylie Yeend:

“We are looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to conservation and sustainability.

“These roles offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in protecting the natural heritage of our beautiful Hunter Coast.

“We are seeking team players with a strong work ethic, excellent communications skills and a passion for the outdoors and working with community.

“These two roles rarely come along so I encourage anyone who is interested in enhancing our ability to protect and preserve natural resources to consider a career with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.”