Lead Ranger, National Parks Field Operations

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD is seeking an OO5 Ranger to assist the Ranger in Charge, planning and delivering the day-to-day work program across the Pioneer Work Unit, mainly at Cape Hillsborough and Cape Palmerston National Park.

You will lead a small team, ensure safety, supervise staff, manage fire, pest, natural resources, visitor and asset programs, and undertake plant and infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience and ability to lead a small team.
• Experience planning and delivering annual work programs in protected areas.
• Administrative skills for reports, records and computer systems.
• HR and budget management experience.
• Strong communications to respond to queries and carry out patrols.
• Confidence in compliance and enforcement activities.
• Ability to establish relationships with park neighbours and stakeholders.
• Experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Willingness to support First Nations interests.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ranger in Charge to plan and deliver the day-to-day work program.
• Lead a small team and ensure safety and wellbeing of staff.
• Deliver annual fire, pest, natural resources, visitor and asset management programs.
• Undertake plant and infrastructure maintenance tasks in protected areas.
• Work collaboratively with Rangers, First Nations partners, volunteers and contractors.
• Live, travel, and camp overnight in remote locations in varying climates.

Skills

supervisory experience

planning work programs

administrative skills

HR & budget management

strong communications

compliance & enforcement

stakeholder relationships

plant & equipment operation

First Nations engagement

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD is seeking an OO5 Ranger to assist the Ranger in Charge, planning and delivering the day-to-day work program across the Pioneer Work Unit, mainly at Cape Hillsborough and Cape Palmerston National Park.

You will lead a small team, ensure safety, supervise staff, manage fire, pest, natural resources, visitor and asset programs, and undertake plant and infrastructure maintenance.