Ranger

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied work program

Flexible environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an experienced Ranger to join the Great Sandy Area team on the Sunshine Coast.

The role is mainly office-based and supports the Great Sandy Area Manager and management units to deliver capital works, infrastructure and approved projects, with duties including project planning, procurement, contractor liaison, monitoring and reporting to meet environmental and legislative requirements.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced 005 Ranger to join our Great Sandy Area team.

This position is mainly office based and supports the Great Sandy Area Manager and various management units to deliver operational work programs and approved projects. The role supports the K'gari and Cooloola management units.

The position supports the planning, coordination and delivery of capital works, infrastructure and approved operational projects. This may include assisting with project planning, procurement, contractor coordination, project monitoring and required systems reporting, to ensure works are delivered in accordance with environmental, legislative and Organisational requirements. Experience working on projects, infrastructure programs or asset management activities will be highly regarded.

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment.

The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of one of our most wonderful places.

This position is mainly office based and supports the Great Sandy Area Manager and various management units to deliver operational work programs. The role supports the K'gari and Cooloola management units.

The position supports the planning, coordination and delivery of capital works and infrastructure projects. This may include assisting with project planning, contractor liaison, project monitoring and reporting, and helping to ensure works are delivered in accordance with environmental, legislative and Organisational requirements. Experience working on projects, infrastructure programs, or asset management activities will be highly regarded.

This position may be required to supplement field rosters by undertaking compliance patrols, planned burns, wildfire deployments, conservation projects, or servicing and maintenance tasks. Therefore, experience in land management roles will be highly regarded, however can be developed on the job.

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.

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.
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference

QLD/706151/26

Closing Date

Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment