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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM

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This is an ideal career for logical thinkers. Park rangers work in a diverse range of parks and reserves in region areas. You will work as a part of a team that will maintain the overall management of the parks, waterways, reserves and visitor facilities

Salary p/a
35k - 80k

Qualifications
Year 12 Graduate

Intensity
Sitting
Standing

Demand
Stable

Travel
Medium

Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors

Weekly Hours
Up to 40

Pros

Environmental protection
Meet cross section of people
Community appreciation

Cons

Must work in all weather conditions
Required to work weekends and public holidays
Leave time limited through summer

The Bottom Line

No two days will be the same. Some days will be physically and intellectually challenging. Not only are you working in these environments and seeing more than the visitors do, you get paid to see it!!

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