Ranger (Safety)

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Mackay QLD is seeking a Ranger (Safety) to provide hands-on support and guidance across a geographically dispersed region. The role focuses on Work Health and Safety leadership, incident investigations, and program-wide safety improvements.

Based in Mackay, Rockhampton, or Townsville, the successful candidate will travel to remote park bases and offices across Queensland to oversee safety and training requirements for multiple work

Qualifications

• Strong background in Work Health and Safety
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing controls
• Proven ability to coordinate safety training across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Support management to meet safety obligations and responsibilities
• Develop and implement Work Health and Safety standards
• Coordinate and lead risk assessments and implement control measures
• Ensure incidents, near misses and hazards are reported and investigated
• Analyse safety data and recommend improvements
• Coordinate training programs and maintain training records
• Engage with regional staff to ensure safety compliance

Skills

Work Health and Safety

Risk assessment

Training coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Mackay QLD

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

• 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703384/26