Ranger - Fixed Assets

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service in Maroochydore is seeking an OO6 Ranger (Fixed assets) to support infrastructure maintenance programs across parks and forests. You will assist with project planning, procurement, contract administration and project management, and liaise with contractors to deliver outcomes.

The role requires experience in protected area management, strategic planning, and proven ability to lead small teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in protected area management and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated cultural capability.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, procurement, contract administration and project management for infrastructure on parks and forests.
• Liaise with contractors and provide support to implement maintenance programs.
• Update data and advise staff on IT systems supporting maintenance programs.

Skills

Conservation

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service – Maroochydore QLD

Are you passionate about protecting Queensland's natural areas with skills in Infrastructure and Asset Management? We're seeking a motivated and practical individual to join our team as an OO6 Ranger (Fixed assets).

The position will assist with project planning, procurement, contract administration, project management, contractor liaison and other support necessary to implement the QPWS maintenance programs for infrastructure on parks and forests. The position will be required to update data and provide advice to staff on using IT systems that support the maintenance programs.

You will work closely with other managers and staff to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the long-term sustainability and conservation of protected areas, natural and cultural values.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations. As custodians of one of the world's most diverse ecosystems, we are dedicated to ensuring its ongoing health and sustainability. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the protection of some of Queensland's most extraordinary natural environments.

About you

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work and possess the ability to motivate and influence your team will be key to achieving successful outcomes.

To be successful in the role, you will also have:

• Experience in protected area management and strategic planning.


• Demonstrated cultural capability.


• Demonstrated experience leading small teams.

What's in it for you?

• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!


• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!


• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.


• Job satisfaction is high in this role with the license to problem solve, critically think and drive change from within.


• If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, troubleshooting and being a change maker there will be a lot of upshot to this role.

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.