Ranger

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work-life balance

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service on the Gold Coast is inviting applications for rangers to help conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks. You will work with other Rangers, contractors and a range of partners and stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for the environment and community.

Desirable accreditations include chainsaw operation, first aid, firefighting and chemical distribution; training will be provided to attain these certificates.

Qualifications

• Accreditations and certificates are desirable
• Training will be provided to attain required accreditations

Responsibilities

• Conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks on the Gold Coast
• Work with Rangers, contractors and stakeholders to deliver positive environmental and community outcomes

Job description

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 on the Gold Coast.

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.

Whilst not mandatory, it is highly desirable that the successful applicant already holds one or more of the following accreditations and / or certificates. Training will be provided by the Department to the successful applicant in order to attain the required accreditations / certificates.

• Chainsaw operator's accreditation (Level 1 or 2 certificate).
• Senior First Aid certificate.
• Firefighting Operations (Fire Crew) Level 1 certificate.
• Unrestricted Agriculture Chemical Distribution Certificate.
• Departmental Law Enforcement accreditation (Level 1).

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.

• 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703609/26

Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026