Ranger

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Burleigh Heads QLD is seeking a Ranger to help conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks on the Gold Coast, working with other Rangers, contractors and partners.

This role offers a varied work program within a supportive team, with flexible arrangements and opportunities for development; training will be provided to attain required accreditations.

Qualifications

• Accreditations and / or certificates 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 other Rangers, contractors and partners to deliver positive outcomes for environment and community.

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Burleigh Heads QLD

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.

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/703609/26

Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026