Ranger (Pest & Biodiversity)

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service in Maroochydore seeks a Ranger (Pest and Biodiversity) to help coordinate regional pest and biodiversity programs and provide technical guidance to teams across South East Queensland.

The role focuses on conservation outcomes, stakeholder collaboration and strategic pest management, in a non-field-based, regional technical services context.

Qualifications

• Experience in pest management and strategic planning.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to support projects and operational teams to deliver environmental outcomes.
• Well-developed computer skills including the Microsoft suite.
• GIS skills will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priority pest and biodiversity projects across South East Queensland.
• Provide technical advice to operational teams within the region.
• Contribute to regional pest management strategies and initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with local governments, NRMs, First Nations partners and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in pest and biodiversity management practices.

Skills

Pest management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Natural resource management

GIS

Communication

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service – Maroochydore QLD

Join our regional Pest and Biodiversity team and help shape strategic pest management and conservation outcomes across South East Queensland.

As a Ranger (Pest and Biodiversity), you will contribute to the strategic management of pests and biodiversity across South East Queensland's parks and forests. Working within the Technical Support Pest and Biodiversity team, you will help- coordinate regional programs, provide technical advice, support operational teams, and collaborate with key partners to deliver positive environmental outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to influence conservation outcomes at a regional scale while working in a highly skilled and collaborative team.

Everyone at our Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation recognises the importance of a healthy environment. We work to conserve and manage Queensland's unique natural and cultural values so they can be enjoyed by current and future generations.

As a Ranger (Pest and Biodiversity), you will contribute to the delivery of strategic pest and biodiversity programs across South East Queensland. This role provides an opportunity to influence conservation outcomes across a diverse landscape while supporting effective management of the region's parks and forests.

Working within the Technical Services Pest and Biodiversity team, you will:

• Support the planning and coordination of priority pest and biodiversity management projects.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to operational teams across the region.
• Contribute to regional pest management strategies, programs and initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with local governments, natural resource management organisations, First Nations Partners and other stakeholders.
• Help drive continuous improvement and innovation in pest and biodiversity management practices.

The role supports operations across throughout South East Queensland and works closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve regional conservation outcomes.

Please note: This is not a field-based Ranger position. It is a regional technical services role focused on project coordination, technical support, stakeholder engagement and conservation outcomes. This recruitment may be used for other AO4 Rangers that may become vacant - if you have an interest in other areas (Estate Management and Permits) we encourage you to apply.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional with a passion for conservation and land management. You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and building productive relationships to achieve shared outcomes.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Experience in pest management, including weed and pest animal management and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to apply natural resource management principles to achieve conservation outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence, build networks and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience supporting projects, programs and operational teams to deliver environmental outcomes.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the Microsoft suite.
• GIS skills will be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

• Join a supportive high-performing team with a strong culture of collaboration and leadership.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, work-life balance and professional development opportunities.
• Build valuable experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement and regional program delivery.
• Enjoy a role that encourages critical thinking, initiative and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and making a tangible difference for Queensland's environment.

You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our people and the diverse perspectives they bring. We are passionate, curious and committed professionals united by a shared vision statement - 'Nature: Experienced. Valued. Protected.'.

We encourage you to contact the listed officer to learn more about this opportunity. Further information can be found in the role description.