Ranger

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation in Queensland invites applications for an OO4 Ranger. In this field-based role you will support the Ranger-in-Charge and 2IC in delivering and implementing the annual works program, including managing assets, enforcing ecological and cultural management duties, and supervising staff.

You will operate plant and equipment, undertake planned burning and wildfire suppression, and engage with park visitors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management.
• ACDC licence and White card highly regarded but not mandatory.
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to work in teams or independently.
• Practical experience in environmental management and asset maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ranger-in-Charge and 2IC with the annual works program.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment; conduct planned burning and wildfire suppression.
• Maintain park infrastructure and manage small projects.
• Provide on-ground supervision and collaborate with others.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Environmental management

Asset maintenance

Education

Conservation and Land Management

ACDC licence

General Construction Induction Training (White) card

Job description

As a OO4 Ranger, you will assist the Ranger-in-Charge and 2IC in the developmentand implementation of the annual works program. This will include operating and maintaining plant and equipment, controlling pest plants and animals, undertaking planned burning and wildfire suppression activities and maintaining park infrastructure. You will also manage small projects, undertake compliance and perform various natural and cultural resource management duties.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver the Operational and Annual Work Plans under the direction of the Ranger in Charge or 2IC.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment, control pest plants and animals and undertake planned burning and wildfire suppression.
• Maintain Park infrastructure, manage small projects, and perform natural and cultural resource management duties.
• Provide on-ground supervision to field staff and work collaboratively with others.

While most work will be field-based, you will also complete administrative tasks, including record-keeping, procurement and workplace health and safety monitoring. Practical skills in operating and maintaining small power equipment and tools are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and maintain a positive, supportive approach.
• Work effectively in a team, as a supervisor, and independently.
• Undertake estate development and protection duties, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with emergency responses and provide information to park visitors and stakeholders.
• Support and promote the interests of First Nations people.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong personal work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently.
• Practical experience in environmental management and asset maintenance.
• Formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management, along with an ACDC licence and a General Construction Induction Training (White) card, are highly regarded but not mandatory.

No accommodation is provided for this position.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701774/26
Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 2026

We're the Queensland government agency responsible for managing and protecting the state’s environment and natural resources.

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation