Description:
Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
- Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
- Based at Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney with flexibility and opportunity to work from other Botanic Gardens sites
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378 to $168,130 + super
The role
As the Manager Ranger Services, you will oversee the daily operations of Ranger and security services, including patrols, emergency management, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. From coordinating traffic control and responding to critical incidents to managing security contracts and systems, your role ensures the safety of visitors, staff, and heritage sites.
You'll tackle the challenges of balancing legal, conservation, and visitor needs while representing the Gardens at high-level government forums and planning operations for major events. This role is ideal for a decisive leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to protect and preserve one of Sydney’s most treasured spaces.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Ranger Services
What you will bring to the role
The ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory enforcement, emergency management, risk management and the management and provision of security services for a high profile, heritage and/or politically sensitive site and for major events in large public open spaces including traffic and crowd control.
Pre-Employment Screening: A National Police Check and proof of a current Driver's Licence is a mandatory requirement during the recruitment process.
What is an essential requirement:
*If not already held, the following must be satisfactorily obtained within the first 6 months of employment. The only exceptions are Driver’s License which you must already have.
- Must meet the requirements for holding a Master Security Licence and must agree to a criminal history check
- Current NSW Security Licence Class 1A/C.
- Current drivers licence (with ability to operate manual vehicles).
- Current First Aid (HLTAID003) qualification or equivalent.
- Current RSA
- Current White Card NSW
- Current Blue Card – Traffic Control
- Current Yellow Card – Implement Traffic Control Plans
- Ability to provide site Rangers with support and advise on weekends and outside of normal working hours
- Ability to travel to and attend work at any site within the gardens portfolio as directed.
About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, is the registered business name of the Royal Botanic Garden and Domain Trust. The Trust is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.
Our Key Pillars:
- Australian Institute of Botanical Science: Australia’s leading botanical research institute, encompassing education, science, conservation, and collections.
- The Domain: Sydney’s premier outdoor live entertainment and activation precinct.
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: One of Australia’s top international tourist attractions and oldest scientific institution.
- Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan: The flagship campus of the Australian Institute of Botanical Science, home to the National Herbarium of New South Wales and the Australian PlantBank.
- Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah: Australia’s highest cool-climate botanic garden within a World Heritage Area.
What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support . We offer flexibility in work arrangements , diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 26th February 2025.
Should you require further information about the role please contact George Salouros on 02 9231 8103 or George.Salouros@botanicgardens.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.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.