Ranger

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service; Kenilworth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service in Kenilworth, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, is seeking future WOO4 rangers to join the team. The role focuses on day-to-day park management, visitor management and campground oversight to protect and enhance park experiences.

Rangers support natural resource management, including fire, feral animals and weed control, and oversee assets, infrastructure and emergency response to incidents such as bush fires, storms and floods.

Job description

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service – Kenilworth QLD

Located in the scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the Kenilworth ranger base is looking for future WOO4 rangers to join the team.

The Kenilworth work unit team of rangers are responsible for the day to day delivery of park management services including visitor management and regular compliance with our popular campgrounds and day use areas, natural resource management, including fire, feral animals and weed management, assets and infrastructure management and emergency response to all matter of incidents, including bush fire, storms and floods.

Staff performing ranger roles in this location are required to assist in the maintenance of long-distance walking tracks, this requires a good level of physical stamina and an ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and environmental factors. Successful applicants must value diversity and inclusivity and adapt their work and management style to work with a range of people. The position may be required to oversee the work of external contractors, an understanding of safe work practices, procurement and financial practices will be beneficial.

We are looking for the best suited person for the role, to enhance our already dedicated and energetic team of staff at this location. If you think you would succeed in this position, 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.