Ranger in Charge

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service; Samford Village; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service in Samford QLD is seeking a motivated Ranger passionate about conservation. Join a collaborative team protecting national parks, state forests and reserves across Greater Brisbane.

The role involves working with rangers, contractors and stakeholders to deliver environmental and community outcomes. A valid manual driver's license is required; experience in fire management, pest control, compliance and asset management is desirable.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted manual driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conserve and maintain the network of national and conservation parks in Greater Brisbane.
• Deliver positive environmental and community outcomes in collaboration with rangers, contractors and partners.

Job description

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service – Samford QLD

Are you a motivated and experienced Ranger passionate about conservation? Are you seeking variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace? We want to hear from you!

Our rangers ensure that the Queensland's national parks, state forests and reserves are protected, accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. We work in partnership. with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas.

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 Greater 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.