Ranger

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Boonah; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Boonah QLD is seeking a dedicated Ranger to join a collaborative team protecting and managing the network of national and conservation parks in South East Queensland. You will contribute to land management and conservation outcomes, working with communities and stakeholders.

The role requires a manual driver's license and involves varied physical duties. You will lead small teams, apply knowledge of park legislation, and employ Microsoft Office to

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted manual driver's license.
• Experience in fire management, pest, compliance and asset management.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams.
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and procedures governing Queensland parks and forests.
• Ability to undertake a varied work program, including physical activities.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conserve and maintain Queensland's network of national and conservation parks.
• Collaborate with rangers, contractors and stakeholders to deliver environmental and community outcomes.
• Deliver a varied work program including physical activities.
• Promote workplace culture that supports First Nations people and stakeholders.

Skills

Fire management

Pest management

Compliance management

Asset management

Team leadership

Legislation knowledge

Computer skills

First Nations engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Boonah QLD

Are you a motivated and experienced Ranger passionate about conservation? Are you seeking variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace? We want to hear from you!

Our rangers ensure that the Queensland's national parks, state forests and reserves are protected, accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. We work in partnership. with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas.

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/701208/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026