Fire Operations Ranger — Lead Fire Management & Conservation

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Rockhampton Regional; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Rockhampton QLD is seeking a Ranger (Fire Operations) to lead fire management in Central Region. The role blends field-based duties with office tasks and supports planned burning, bushfire response and emergency management across protected areas.

You will work with QPWS&P, the Queensland Fire Department, First Nations peoples and partner agencies to deliver safe and effective fire management outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fire management, bushfire operations or emergency response.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to coordinate competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Sound planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading or supervising operational activities and field-based work programs.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety and risk management principles.
• Strong computer, administrative and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of natural resource management and conservation practices.

Responsabilités

• Planning and implementing planned burning and wildfire management activities.
• Participating in bushfire response, incident management and emergency operations.
• Coordinating and leading operational projects and field activities.
• Assisting with fire planning, operational preparedness and resource management.
• Maintaining fire management records, reporting and operational documentation.
• Supporting training, exercises and capability development activities.
• Building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to natural and cultural resource management outcomes across protected areas.
• Operating and maintaining specialised plant, equipment and vehicles.
• Supporting disaster response and recovery operations as required.

Connaissances

Fire management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & organisation

Leading/ supervision

Work under pressure

Communication

Safety & risk management

Analytical reporting

Formation

Qualifications in conservation and ecosystem management or related discipline

Description du poste

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Rockhampton QLD is seeking a Ranger (Fire Operations) to lead fire management in Central Region. The role blends field-based duties with office tasks and supports planned burning, bushfire response and emergency management across protected areas.

You will work with QPWS&P, the Queensland Fire Department, First Nations peoples and partner agencies to deliver safe and effective fire management outcomes.