Ranger

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a WOO4 Ranger to support the Ranger in Charge in supervising staff and coordinating the weekly work program across Queensland Parks and Wildlife protected area estates, with a key focus on Kroombit Tops National Park. The role emphasises pest, weed and fire management to protect endangered species and biodiversity.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of natural resource management, safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team,

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply a strong knowledge of natural resource management, nature-based recreation and related issues.
• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all time.
• Support and deliver good governance, behaviors and values.
• Undertake general estate management duties.
• Operate and maintain minor plant, equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Takes pride and shows willingness and enthusiasm in promoting and sharing our parks with visitors.
• Strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of staff and coordinate the planning and delivery of weekly work programs.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of weekly work programs across Queensland Parks and Wildlife protected area estates.
• Support Kroombit Tops National Park management with pest, weed and fire programs.
• Promote and share our parks with visitors and stakeholders.
• Ensure safety and compliance across operations.
• Operate and maintain minor plant, equipment and fleet vehicles.

Skills

Natural resource management knowledge

Supervisory capability

Safety orientation

Code of Conduct adherence

Pest, weed and fire management

Visitor engagement

Job description

As a WOO4 Ranger you will work under the direction of the Ranger in Charge to assist with the supervision of staff and coordinate the planning and delivery of weekly work programs across Queensland Parks and Wildlife protected area estates.One key focus area involves management of Kroombit Tops National Park with a strong emphasis on protection for critically endangered species including the Kroombit tinkerfrog, Kroombit treefrog and monteiths spiny crayfish. To achieve these goals rangers are undertaking extensive programs of pest, weed and fire management.Key Attributes:Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply a strong knowledge of natural resource management, nature-based recreation and related issues.Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all timeSupport and deliver good governance, behaviors and values.Works productively and independently, as a member of a team or as a supervisor to ensure set tasks, projects and objectives are delivered.Undertake general estate management duties.Operate and maintain minor plant, equipment and fleet vehicles.Takes pride and shows willingness and enthusiasm in promoting and sharing our parks with visitorsStrong focus on safetyApplications to remain current for 12 monthsJob Ad Reference: QLD/701857/26Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.