Park Ranger
ANZSCO 234314
3,100
19%
29%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Park Rangers assist in controlling a State or national park, scenic area, historic site, nature reserve, recreation area or conservation reserve in accordance with authorised policies and priorities.
What they typically do
- Implements policies and organises activities in designated parks and other areas to conserve and protect natural and cultural heritage.
- Participates in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals and items of cultural and heritage significance.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Park Ranger.
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Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC60422 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
AHC32522 · AQF 3 · 5 providers
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Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
11247NAT · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC51120 · AQF 5 · 30 providers
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Certificate III in On Country Management
AHC31522 · AQF 3 · 12 providers