The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport has been created in recognition of the important link between the Territory's greatest assets - intact natural environment and authentic cultural traditions.
Since 1981 when the first jointly managed park, Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, was established the Parks and Wildlife Service has entered into joint management arrangements with indigenous Territorians in several parks and reserves. The aim being to protect the biological diversity of the parks whilst still serving visitor and community needs for education and enjoyment.
As part of their everyday work Rangers get to see parts of the Northern Territory that few people get to experience and gain knowledge of the natural, cultural and historical values of one of the most unique parts of Australia. A job within the Northern Territory Government opens up early opportunities, career paths and unique experiences...... make the move!
Managing Parks and Reserves is a complicated balancing act of maintaining a comprehensive and representative system of Parks, protecting biodiversity, cultural and heritage values and serving visitor and community needs for education and enjoyment. The Parks and Wildlife Service manages more than 4.7 million hectares, approximately 3.5 per cent (%) of Northern Territory's land area.
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