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