Specialisations

Not applicable

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Controls state or national parks, scenic areas, historic sites, nature reserves, recreation areas or conservation reserves in accordance with authorised policies and priorities.

• implements policies and organises activities in a designated park or area to conserve and protect natural or cultural heritage
• participates in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals, and items of cultural or heritage significance
• informs visitors of park facilities and features, supervises public visits and may collect fees from visitors
• ensures parks, park facilities and equipment are maintained and cleaned
• plans, recommends and implements facility improvements
• patrols waterways, tracks and roads to observe and report on the condition of animals and plants
• coordinates search and rescue operations, draws up fire prevention plans and undertakes hazard reduction work and fire fighting
• enforces park regulations to protect parks, reserves and wildlifecontrols feral plants and animals
• may supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers and other workers
• may work with Aboriginal communities to identify and protect sites of special significance

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List and is not eligible for MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.