Ranger (Fire)

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Manly QLD is seeking a passionate team member to support the Regional Fire Program, help coordinate fire management activities, and contribute to planning and data initiatives.

You will assist prescribed burning, bushfire response and disaster preparedness, work with regional staff and First Nations partners, and help maintain equipment and response plans. Travel and field work are required.

Job description

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Manly QLD

Together, we create thriving environments, communities, and economies. Are you passionate about protecting and preserving protected areas? Do you like working in amazing and stunning island locations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity foryou!

The position will support in the delivery of the Regional Fire Program, as well as other areas of Fire Management such as response, coordination and planning and to support the roll out of enhanced fire capabilities, systems and data, mapping, training, equipment and assisting aviation operations coordination.The role will be responsible for assisting the delivery of projects relating to prescribed burning, bushfire response and disaster preparedness and may assist with the acquisition and maintenance of fire equipment, updating response plans and contributing to planning work including the review of fire strategies and burn proposals.

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.

Providing support to regional operational staff is essential for this role, and a highly organised and collaborative approach to supporting operational teams is key. A willingness to travel, show leadership and work side by side with regional staff, First Nations Partners and interagency fire contacts during prescribed burns and bushfire response, including interregional deployments when required is essential.

A strong capability to work with systems, data and administrative support is a necessity, while sound operational fire experience is well regarded and will be further developed while in the role, including opportunities to grow your skills in advanced fire fighter and incident management functional roles. The role will ensure relevant departmental fire and operational policies are implemented and legislative requirements are met. The position requires the ability to work as part of a team on individual and team-based projects, in the office and field environments, and will report to the Senior Ranger within the Regional Fire Team.

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.