Park Ranger

A Park Ranger works in a national park, natural recreational reserve or other site of cultural significance. You’ll ensure these areas are properly maintained and make sure the plants and animals living in them are protected. You might assist with special projects such as conserving endangered species, or flora and fauna surveys. Park Rangers might also provide the public with information or educational resources.

Park Rangers need to enjoy working in the outdoors and be passionate about the environment. You’ll need to be physically fit and able to carry out a range of manual tasks. It’s important that you can work as part of a team and also work individually when required. Park Rangers should have good communication skills and be able to liaise with visitors and other relevant stakeholders.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a park ranger?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISSS00126

Wilderness First Aid

Blended, Distance, On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC51120

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $24,957
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM40122

Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management

Distance
18 months
$8,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC40920

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $16,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation

On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISOFLD007

Navigate in Difficult Tracked Environments

Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
RIIVEH201E

Operate a Light Vehicle

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHCMOM213

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $991
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLIC0023

Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle

On Campus
1 - 2 days
$2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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