Ao5 Senior Ranger (Fire Support), Environment, Tourism, Science And Innovation

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an AO5 Senior Ranger (Fire Support) in Mackay, Australia, to lead fire management capability, logistics, and operational readiness across the Central Region. You’ll contribute to planning and delivery of fire programs and work with stakeholders including QPWS&P and firefighting agencies.

The role balances outdoor and indoor duties, with responsibilities spanning preparedness, training, reporting and continuous improvement, and requires travel and after-hours work

Qualifications

• Fire management experience.
• Emergency management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Sound organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work after hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional fire preparedness, capability and operational support.
• Support planned burning operations and bushfire response across the Region.
• Assist with fire logistics, equipment management, workforce coordination and deployment support.
• Support Regional Coordination Centre readiness and emergency response arrangements.
• Maintain fire management systems, records, reporting and documentation.
• Contribute to training, exercises, lessons management and continuous improvement.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support fire management outcomes.
• Provide advice and support to regional staff on fire management planning and readiness.

Job description

Are you passionate about fire management and conservation? Join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Central Region Fire Team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Region's fire management program.

As an AO5 Senior Ranger (Fire Support), you will provide regional leadership, coordination and support for fire management capability, logistics, preparedness and operational readiness across Central Region.

The role contributes to the planning, coordination and delivery of fire management programs, while supporting workforce capability development, fire operations, resource management and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to fostering partnerships and collaborative relationships between Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships (QPWS&P), the Queensland Fire Department, First Nations peoples and other key stakeholders.

This role offers a balance of outdoor and indoor responsibilities. Your duties are many and varied and may include:

• Coordinating regional fire preparedness, capability and operational support activities.
• Supporting planned burning operations and bushfire response across the Region.
• Assisting with fire logistics, equipment management, workforce coordination and deployment support.
• Supporting Regional Coordination Centre readiness and emergency response arrangements.
• Maintaining fire management systems, records, reporting and operational documentation.
• Contributing to training, exercising, lessons management and continuous improvement activities.
• Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support fire management outcomes.
• Providing advice and support to regional staff on fire management planning and operational readiness.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking someone who is well-organised, resourceful and capable of building and maintaining meaningful relationships. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values a positive, safe, diverse and inclusive culture.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Fire management, emergency management or natural resource management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to coordinate multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Sound organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety, including physical and psychological wellbeing.
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using administrative, reporting and computer systems.

Requirements:

• A manual driver's licence is essential.
• While tertiary qualifications are not required, qualifications or experience in fire management, emergency management, conservation and ecosystem management, or a related field will be highly regarded.
• You must be willing and able to travel regularly, including extended deployments, overnight stays and after-hours work. This may involve camping in remote locations.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required to meet the operational demands of the role.
• The successful applicant may be required to participate in bushfire response, incident management and emergency operations activities.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on Queensland's protected areas and further develop your skills in fire management, capability coordination and operational preparedness, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704163/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026

AO5 Senior Ranger (Fire Support), Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Mackay, Australia