Biodiversity & Trails Ranger

Select Aust Sydney; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Areas Officer role in Noosa Shire within the Environmental Services team. You will lead ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and reserve protection, ensuring safe community access and habitat connectivity.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, a current C-class licence with 4WD experience, a White Card, and First Aid/CPR. Compliance with ACDC and field safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Certification and training in conservation and ecosystem management.
• Current manual C class licence with 4WD experience.
• White Card and Senior First Aid/CPR.
• Unrestricted Commercial Operator's Licence under ACDC or ability to obtain within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological restoration using diverse techniques and equipment.
• Inspect, construct, and maintain trails and reserve infrastructure for safe access.
• Monitor field operations and reserve conditions using GIS, Technology One, and MS Office.
• Safety and record-keeping under ACDC Act 1966; conduct pre-start inspections.

Skills

Conservation knowledge

Field operations

4WD driving

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate III in Conservation & Ecosystem Management

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Senior First Aid & CPR

Unrestricted C/OC ACDC Licence

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Job description

Natural Areas Officer role in Noosa Shire within the Environmental Services team. You will lead ecological restoration, trail maintenance, and reserve protection, ensuring safe community access and habitat connectivity.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, a current C-class licence with 4WD experience, a White Card, and First Aid/CPR. Compliance with ACDC and field safety is essential.