Ranger

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Queensland Government invites applications for a Ranger role within the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in the North Brisbane area. You will help conserve and maintain a network of national and conservation parks, working with Rangers, contractors and diverse partners across South East Queensland.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted manual driver’s license and have experience in fire management, pest control, compliance and asset management, plus team leadership and knowledge of related

Qualifications

• Hold an unrestricted manual driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Protect and maintain Queensland's national parks, state forests and reserves.
• Collaborate with local communities and stakeholders to deliver environmental and community outcomes.
• Work in partnership with Rangers, contractors and partners in the South East Queensland Region.
• Contribute to land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across protected areas.

Skills

Fire management

Pest management

Compliance

Asset management

Team leadership

Legislation knowledge

Physically capable

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 North 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/700653/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment