Ranger

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Samford Village; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Samford QLD is seeking rangers in the South East Queensland Region to join a collaborative team helping conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks in North Brisbane. You will work with Rangers, contractors and partners to deliver positive outcomes for the environment and community.

A manual driving license is mandatory; ideal candidates have experience in fire management, pest and asset management, and

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted manual driver's license.
• Experience in fire management, pest, compliance and asset management.
• Proven experience leading small teams.
• Sound understanding of the legislation governing Queensland parks and forests.
• Ability to undertake a varied work program, including physical activities.
• Promote a workplace culture that supports First Nations people and stakeholders.

Skills

Fire management

Pest management

Compliance management

Team leadership

Legislation knowledge

Physical fitness

First Nations engagement

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Samford 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 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