Paid Marine Ranger Intern: Learn & Protect the Reef

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Gladstone QLD is seeking a motivated school leaver for a Marine Ranger Intern role. This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience on vessels, mentoring from experienced rangers and industry-recognised training to protect Queensland's coastal environments.

Based at Gladstone or Rosslyn Bay, you will gain skills in vessel operations, conservation, safety and land and sea Country care, with an emphasis on learning and career development in marine

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 in 2025 or 2026.
• Passionate about protecting the Great Barrier Reef and marine environments.
• Comfortable working on boats and spending time on the water.
• Willing to travel and spend up to 1-2 weeks at a time working on larger vessels.
• Eager to learn, work as part of a team and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience working in and around the Great Barrier Reef.
• Learn from experienced rangers and complete industry-recognised training.
• Build practical skills in vessel operations, conservation, compliance, safety and caring for land and sea Country.
• Gain nationally recognised qualifications while helping protect the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland's marine environments.
• Engage in on-the-job training and mentoring to launch a career in marine conservation.

Education

Year 12 completed

Job description

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Gladstone QLD is seeking a motivated school leaver for a Marine Ranger Intern role. This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience on vessels, mentoring from experienced rangers and industry-recognised training to protect Queensland's coastal environments.

Based at Gladstone or Rosslyn Bay, you will gain skills in vessel operations, conservation, safety and land and sea Country care, with an emphasis on learning and career development in marine