Job Description

Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

• Discovery Ranger (Clerk Grade 3-4)
• Casual role available, no guaranteed hours per week
• Casual rates apply depending on experience ($47.74 to $52.28) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and casual loading
• Based in Gloucester

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is offering a unique opportunity for casual ‘Discovery Rangers’ to join the Hunter Central Coast Branch team in Gloucester. This role delivers memorable visitor experiences at Copeland Tops State Conservation Area, including guided twilight tours, the iconic Mountain Maid underground mine tours, and interpretation of the historic mining precinct.

You will lead visitors through underground mine workings and heritage precincts, sharing stories of the area's rich gold mining history, natural environment and cultural heritage. You will engage diverse audiences through interpretive storytelling, educational experiences and guided activities that foster appreciation of NSW's natural and cultural heritage.

The role includes welcoming visitors, conducting guided tours, supporting special events and school holiday activities, maintaining visitor safety, and developing visitor experiences. Opportunities also exist across the wider Hunter Central Coast Branch. There are opportunities for ongoing training and development.

About You

• You are a confident, engaging communicator with a passion for connecting people to nature, history and heritage.
• You have an interest in local history, and/or mining heritage, environmental conservation and visitor experience; and awareness of NPWS values.
• You will need to be able to respond to various questions and situations with varying stakeholders.
• Self-management is important as there may be times you will be working unsupervised, or as part of a team.
• You are committed to visitor safety and can confidently manage groups in outdoor and underground environments.
• Experience in heritage interpretation, guided tours, tourism, outdoor recreation, environmental education or customer service will be highly regarded.
• You will need strong digital skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as confidence in using online platforms and tools.
• You are enthusiastic, adaptable and comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and school holiday periods.

Essential requirements

• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
• First Aid Certificate and Current Australian Drivers Licence, or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekdays, weekends, public holidays and school holidays
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering interpretative guiding and/or educational programs to students or groups.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture and broad knowledge of the natural and cultural heritage values of the local area.
• Sound understanding of Risk Management, Minimal Impact and Bush Safety principles in relation to guided tours in a cultural or field setting.

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Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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Hunter Central Coast Branch Overview

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the focus capabilities in the Discovery Ranger role description and expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close – Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Drew Coxon via drew.coxon@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Naz Keya via naz.keya@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 553345).

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