Reservoir Ranger
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About the Company
SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.
About the job
As a Reservoir Ranger you play an important role in ensuring exceptional outcomes for our customers and the community. You will manage visitors, support public access, and oversee land, fire, and maintenance operations for our reservoir assets and water supply systems.
This max term opportunity is available until 5th January 2026, and is primarily based at Millbrook Reservoir.
About the Person
You will be passionate about the environment and enjoy working outdoors, as you will be promoting and supporting recreational access by educating the public on SA Water’s reservoir reserves and their role in water quality protection, catchment management, and environmental conservation.
Ideally you have demonstrated experience in dam asset maintenance, visitor management, and good land management practices. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will liaise with contractors, local government, and the general public.
About Science and Strategy
The Science and Strategy group employs scientific approaches to address present and upcoming challenges. They execute a strategy driven by customer preferences to elevate the SA Water brand and position us for future success.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.
You will:
- Educate the public about SA Water's reservoir reserves and their role in water quality, catchment management, and environmental conservation.
- Supervise and support volunteer and community programs to promote recreational and land management outcomes while providing accurate information to visitors for a positive experience.
- Perform conservation, land management, and minor infrastructure maintenance in reservoir reserve areas as per annual plans and management guidelines.
- Maintain a high visual standard at SA Water recreational sites.
- Address daily site issues by making informed decisions and following SA Water access and land management protocols.
- Collaborate with the team to execute operational and maintenance tasks, to ensure compliance with the ANCOLD guidelines
- Use and care for tools, materials, equipment, and vehicles as required.
Your success in this role will come from:
- Qualification in science, conservation and ecosystem management, park management, natural resource management or similar, or demonstrated relevant experience.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage difficult situations.
- Knowledge of visitor management and land management principles and practices (Desirable).
- Knowledge and ability to undertake general construction and maintenance of visitor facilities and reservoir infrastructure (Desirable).
- Understanding of operation and maintenance of water storage assets and supply systems (Desirable).
- Weed control/spraying certificate and boat licence (Desirable).
- Understanding of operation and maintenance of water storage assets and supply systems (Desirable).
Further information can be found in the attached PD – Reservoir Ranger.
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Despina Livadiotis from the Talent Acquisition team
Applications close 11:55pm, 29 January 2025.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.
Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.