Conservation Ranger: Protect Biodiversity & Pest Programs

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Ecologist role with the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is based in Roma, Western Queensland. You will be joining a government team focused on conservation and natural resource management, supporting pest management initiatives and data-driven biodiversity planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration across dispersed teams, strong writing and data presentation skills, and the ability to interpret policy to ensure biosecurity obligations are met.

Qualifications

• Interest in conservation and natural resource management.
• Ability to work in geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong writing and data presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support core programs including pest management and health check programs.
• Support operational units to deliver desired outcomes.
• Build sustainable relationships with stakeholders including First Nations partners.
• Interpret and implement department policy and legislative requirements related to pest, firearms, biosecurity and biodiversity matters.

Skills

Pest management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Data presentation

Project management

Tools

GIS

Job description

Graduate Ecologist role with the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is based in Roma, Western Queensland. You will be joining a government team focused on conservation and natural resource management, supporting pest management initiatives and data-driven biodiversity planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration across dispersed teams, strong writing and data presentation skills, and the ability to interpret policy to ensure biosecurity obligations are met.