Ranger

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Boonah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD Boonah is seeking rangers to help conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks in Greater Brisbane. You will work with other Rangers, contractors and a range of partners and stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for the environment and community.

A valid unrestricted manual driver's license is the mandatory requirement; ideal candidates will have experience in fire management, pest and asset management,

Qualifications

• Unrestricted manual driver's license is mandatory.
• Experience in fire and pest management and asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams.
• Understanding of relevant Queensland parks and forests legislation.
• Ability to handle a varied, physically active work program.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Commitment to First Nations stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks in Greater Brisbane.
• Collaborate with Rangers, contractors and partners to achieve environmental goals.
• Deliver outcomes for environment and community through field work and programs.

Skills

Fire management experience

Pest management

Compliance and asset management

Leadership of small teams

Legislation and policy understanding

Physical work capability

Microsoft Office proficiency

First Nations engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Boonah QLD

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has an exciting opportunity available for you to become part of a collaborative team helping to conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks of Greater Brisbane. As rangers within the South East Queensland Region you will work with other Rangers, contractors and a range of partners and stakeholders in delivering positive outcomes for the environment and community.

The only mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position is to hold an unrestricted manual driver's license, however the ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fire management, pest, compliance and asset management
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams
• Sound understanding of the legislation, policies and procedures governing Queensland parks and forests.
• Ability to undertake a varied work program, including physical activities
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft suite.
• Promote a workplace culture that supports and benefits First Nations people and stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same.
• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

We offer rewarding career opportunities and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
We encourage you to find out more about this role by reading the further information provided in the role description, and by contacting the contact officer for any further details.