Occupation

244331 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger

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2024, Version 1.0

244331 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger

Combines traditional ecological knowledge with conservation training and western science to protect and manage land, sea and culture on the lands and waters on which they are culturally authorised to operate.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Undertakes biodiversity monitoring and threatened species management programs using scientific techniques coupled with traditional ecological and cultural knowledge
  • Conducts cultural burning and wildfire suppression
  • Shares traditional skills and knowledge in partnership with research, education, philanthropic and commercial organisations to contribute to environmental research and activities
  • Engages with visitors and community groups to facilitate traditional knowledge transfer and increase cultural awareness
  • Provides cultural and heritage site management
  • Undertakes weed and feral animal control and environmental regeneration activities
  • Monitors waters and controls marine debris such as ghost nets
  • May participate in biosecurity and fisheries compliance activities