Ranger

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service; Eungella; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service in Eungella National Park seeks a Temporary OO4 Ranger to help manage one of Queensland's iconic national parks. You will support the Pioneer team, delivering the Operational Plan and Annual Work Plan under guidance from the Ranger in Charge.

The role involves field-based work including operating and maintaining tools and equipment, pest plant and animal management, planned burns, wildfire suppression, and park infrastructure upkeep, plus small projects,

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain park plant and equipment
• Manage pest plants and animals
• Conduct planned burns and wildfire suppression
• Maintain park infrastructure
• Manage small projects and compliance activities
• Support natural and cultural resource management
• Perform record-keeping and procurement tasks
• Provide on-ground supervision to field staff

Job description

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service – Eungella QLD

Help manage natural wonders and cultural treasures in the Mackay region.

Temporary OO4 Ranger, Eungella National Park

Are you ready to contribute to the management of one of Queensland's iconicnational parks? As part of the Pioneer team, you'll play a key role in delivering thework unit's Operational Plan and Annual Work Plan under the guidance of theRanger in Charge.

This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including operating and maintainingplant and equipment, managing pest plants and animals, conducting planned burnsand wildfire suppression, and maintaining park infrastructure. You'll also managesmall projects, perform compliance activities, and support natural and culturalresource management. Practical skills in operating and maintaining tools andequipment are essential.

You'll provide on-ground supervision to field-based staff, work collaboratively withothers, and adapt to dynamic service needs to ensure high-quality parkmanagement. While most of your work will be field-based, you'll also undertakeadministrative tasks such as record-keeping and procurement.