Ranger

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation in Cairns is seeking a Ranger to provide operational leadership across Queensland's protected areas.

Based in tropical North Queensland, the role involves supervising teams, coordinating projects and delivering pest, fire and visitor management initiatives.

You'll work with communities, Traditional Owners and agencies, with opportunities to lead and develop teams in remote field conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in outdoor or land management.
• Ability to coordinate projects and manage resources.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Physically able to work in remote field conditions and climates.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across Queensland's protected areas.
• Supervise ranger teams, coordinate projects and budgets.
• Lead pest and weed control, fire management and visitor services.
• Maintain infrastructure, ensure compliance and emergency response.
• Engage with communities, Traditional Owners and government agencies.
• Prepare administrative, budgeting and reporting responsibilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & reporting

Emergency response

Job description

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - Cairns QLD

Looking for a career that combines leadership, adventure and a meaningful connection to the environment? Join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships as a Ranger based in Cairns.

You'll help protect some of Australia's most iconic natural places while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Tropical North Queensland, with world-renowned rainforests, reefs and outdoor experiences on your doorstep.

This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, 12.75% superannuation, diverse and rewarding work, opportunities to lead and develop teams and the chance to make a real difference for conservation, visitors and local communities.

As a Ranger, you will provide operational leadership and support the delivery of park management programs across Queensland's protected areas.

You will supervise and mentor ranger teams, coordinate projects, and contribute to activities such as pest and weed control, fire management, visitor and asset management, infrastructure maintenance, compliance, emergency response and conservation initiatives. The role also involves working with stakeholders, including local communities, Traditional Owners, neighbouring landholders and government agencies, as well as completing administrative, budgeting and reporting responsibilities.

We're looking for a motivated and organised team leader who can build positive relationships, communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience leading teams, managing projects, supporting safe work practices and delivering operational outcomes in outdoor or land management environments will be highly regarded. You must hold a current unrestricted manual driver's licence and be physically capable of working in remote and challenging field conditions, including tropical heat and rugged terrain.

Everyone is welcome to apply, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be given priority consideration.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.