Ranger Supervisor

Human Resource Dynamics, LLC; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation on the Atherton Tablelands is seeking a Ranger Supervisor to lead and support the Ranger team. This full-time fixed-term role (initial six months) focuses on hands-on country work, vegetation restoration, waterways protection and conservation delivery.

You will coordinate day-to-day work, mentor Rangers, plan field activities, and ensure safety and high standards while collaborating with Traditional Owners and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a Ranger or field-based team.
• Background in land management or conservation work.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to plan field activities and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Ranger team to deliver land management tasks.
• Coordinate daily and weekly work plans and safety.
• Mentor Rangers and build skills across the team.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Planning field activities

WHS knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Land Management and Conservation

Certificate IV in Land Management and Conservation

Tools

GPS

GIS

Technology aptitude

Job description

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation | Malanda, QLD

Full-time | Monday to Friday | Fixed-term for an initial six months due to approved funding

Lead meaningful work on Country

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation is looking for an experienced Ranger Supervisor to lead and support our Ranger team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working on Country, leading people and delivering practical land management and conservation work.

You will coordinate the day-to-day work of the Ranger team, mentor and support Rangers, and help make sure projects are completed safely and to a high standard.

Why this role?

• Lead a Ranger team working on Ngadjon-Jii Country and across the Wet Tropics.
• Deliver practical land management and conservation work.
• Mentor Rangers and help build skills, confidence and capability.
• Work with Traditional Owners, community and key stakeholders.
• Help protect Country, culture, waterways and the environment.
• Build your leadership and land management experience.

About Choorechillum

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation represents the Ngadjon-Jii People on the Atherton Tablelands within the Wet Tropics Region. We work to protect and manage Ngadjon-Jii Country, preserve cultural and natural values and create opportunities for our community.

About the role

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday and is fixed-term for an initial six months due to approved project funding.

• Revegetation and natural regeneration.
• Fencing and site preparation.
• Debris removal.
• Protecting waterways and wetlands.
• Other restoration and conservation work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support the Ranger team.
• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work.
• Deliver land management and conservation activities.
• Mentor and develop Rangers.
• Help coordinate projects, resources and priorities.
• Assist with budgets, reporting, timesheets and project progress.
• Build positive relationships with Traditional Owners, community and stakeholders.
• Make sure WHS requirements, policies and procedures are followed.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Officer.

About you

• Experience leading or supervising a Ranger, land management or field-based team.
• Experience in land management, conservation or environmental work.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• The ability to plan field activities and support team members.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements.
• Respect for Aboriginal culture and the ability to work well with Traditional Owners and community.
• The ability to use, or willingness to learn, GPS, GIS and other technology.

Qualifications & requirements

• Certificate III, IV or higher in Land Management and Conservation, or relevant experience.
• Ability to work in field-based and regional locations.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required for the successful applicant.

Ngadjon-Jii and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.