Ranger (Safety)

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government Work Health and Safety Ranger role spans remote outback parks to coastal offices, partnering with managers, supervisors, and staff to foster a strong safety culture and implement practical risk controls.

Based in Mackay, Rockhampton, or Townsville, you will oversee safety and training for 15 units across a vast region, travel to remote bases and big offices, and ensure compliance with safety standards through proactive training and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Work Health and Safety and safety culture development.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across diverse locations.
• Ability to develop and implement WHS standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support management to meet legislative safety obligations and responsibilities.
• Develop, deliver, and implement Work Health and Safety standards.
• Coordinate and lead risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
• Ensure incidents, near-misses, and hazards are reported and investigated thoroughly.
• Analyse safety data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate training programs and maintain training records.
• Engage with regional staff to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Job description

Join us as a Work Health and Safety Ranger and make a real difference.

Work closely with managers, supervisors, and staff to create and maintain a positive safety culture across diverse landscapes, from remote outback parks to coastal cities. Lead safety initiatives, investigate incidents, conduct risk assessments and implement practical solutions. Deliver impactful training and ensure compliance with safety standards.

If you’re ready to inspire change, empower teams, and champion safety, this is your opportunity.

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Ranger (Safety) to provide hands‑on support and guidance across a diverse and geographically dispersed region.

This role is ideal for a team player with a strong background in Work Health and Safety, who thrives on collaboration and is committed to fostering a culture where safety always comes first.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting management to meet legislative safety obligations and responsibilities.
• Developing, delivering, and implementing Work Health and Safety standards.
• Coordinating and leading risk assessments and implementing effective control measures.
• Ensuring incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported and thoroughly investigated.
• Analysing safety data and making recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinating training programs and maintaining accurate training records.
• Actively engaging with regional staff to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Based in Mackay, Rockhampton, or Townsville, you will oversee safety and training requirements for 15 work units across a vast region. This will involve travel to small, remote park bases in outback Queensland and large offices in coastal cities, including overnight stays in a range of climatic conditions.

If you're ready to make a tangible impact and work across some of Queensland's most unique and diverse locations, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment