Fire Operations Ranger: Lead Fire Management & Response

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Mackay is seeking a Ranger (Fire Operations) to lead and coordinate fire management in Central Region. The role supports planned burning, bushfire response and emergency operations across significant protected areas, working with QPWS&P, the Queensland Fire Department and local partners.

You will oversee field and office duties, maintain records, and contribute to conservation outcomes while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience in fire management or bushfire operations is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coordinate competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and risk management principles.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including deployments and after-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement planned burning and wildfire management activities.
• Participate in bushfire response, incident management and emergency operations.
• Coordinate and lead operational projects and field activities.
• Assist with fire planning, preparedness and resource management.
• Maintain fire management records, reporting and documentation.
• Support training, exercises and capability development activities.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to natural and cultural resource management across protected areas.
• Operate and maintain specialised plant, equipment and vehicles.
• Support disaster response and recovery operations as required.

Skills

Fire operations

Stakeholder engagement

Planning

Leadership

Education

Conservation and ecosystem management or related discipline

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Mackay is seeking a Ranger (Fire Operations) to lead and coordinate fire management in Central Region. The role supports planned burning, bushfire response and emergency operations across significant protected areas, working with QPWS&P, the Queensland Fire Department and local partners.

You will oversee field and office duties, maintain records, and contribute to conservation outcomes while ensuring safety and regulatory