Ranger

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Samford Village; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service invites applicants for a Ranger role in the South East Queensland Region. You will work with other Rangers, contractors and partners to conserve and maintain national and conservation parks in North Brisbane.

The position requires an unrestricted manual driver's license and a demonstrated ability to lead small teams, while understanding park legislation and policies. A varied, physically engaging workload is expected, with First Nations engagement valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire management, pest, compliance and asset management.
• Proven ability to lead small teams and manage priorities.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation governing parks and forests.
• Ability to undertake a varied work program including physically demanding tasks.
• Commitment to inclusive workplace practices with First Nations stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks in North Brisbane.
• Collaborate with rangers, contractors and partners to deliver positive environmental outcomes.

Skills

Fire management

Pest management

Compliance management

Asset management

Team leadership

Legislation knowledge

Work program adaptability

First Nations engagement

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 of North Brisbane. 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.

The only mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position is to hold an unrestricted manual driver's license, however the ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fire management, pest, compliance and asset management.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams.
• Sound understanding of the legislation, policies and procedures governing Queensland parks and forests.
• Ability to undertake a varied work program, including physical activities.
• Promote a workplace culture that supports and benefits First Nations people and stakeholders.

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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700653/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026

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

Everyone can find their place here with us. We have heaps of opportunities for those who can see themselves as fearless park rangers, tech-savvy wildlife officers, eco-rule enforcers, policy officers or even project officers; or perhaps any of the roles that support them— like admin, media and comms, finance human resources and legal— to name just a few.

No matter what preference or passion, you’ll find #ACareerthatmatters #AContributionthatcounts with us.