How Do I Become a Ranger ?
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What do Rangers do?
Rangers have diverse roles which entail challenges and responsibilities at operational and strategic levels. On a daily basis, rangers focus on: - the ongoing protection, enhancement and management of natural, recreational and cultural assets
- the management and development of staff, volunteers, contractors & work experience students
- the management of stakeholders and issues
- the delivery of information, facilities, events, and services to customers and stakeholders
- the planning, implementation and management of projects, programs and contracts
- the management of business operations
- the allocation of budgets, staff and resources to best meet business needs
- responding appropriately to a range of emergency situations, including bush fires
On a broader level, the role involves extensive planning, researching, strategic thinking and people management to balance the conservational and recreational values of each asset and build committed teams of staff. It may be worthwhile investigating the role of a Ranger within other parks management agencies too! In Victoria you should try The Royal Botanical Gardens, Local Councils and The Phillip Island Nature Park and within Australia, you could try the major park and wildlife management agency in each state or territory.
Do I require a tertiary qualification to work as a Ranger? Parks Victoria highly recommends the completion (or progress towards completion) of an appropriate tertiary qualification in Natural Resources/Park Management or a related discipline to individuals who wish to pursue a career in environmental management.
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