Wildlife Officer, Environment, Tourism, Science And Innovation

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking Wildlife Rangers for the Northern Wildlife Operations based in Cairns. The role focuses on wildlife management, including crocodiles, cassowaries, and flying-foxes, with deployments to remote areas for extended periods.

You will operate communications and navigational systems, apply survival techniques, conduct equipment repairs, and use environmental indicators to guide decisions. Short stays in remote locations with limited facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in wildlife management preferred
• Ability to operate field equipment and survival techniques
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations

Responsibilities

• Operate communication and navigational systems in field environments
• Employ survival techniques and safety procedures
• Undertake equipment repairs and maintenance
• Use environmental indicators to inform decision-making
• Possible short-term stays in remote locations with little facilities

Job description

Wildlife Rangers in Northern Wildlife Operations have a focus on wildlife management. This includes working with crocodiles, cassowaries and flying-foxes and may require safely responding to isolated and remote situations in North Queensland for extended periods of time.

Tasks are likely to include operating communication and navigational systems, employing survival techniques, undertaking equipment repair, and the use of environmental indicators to make decisions.

You may be required to undertake short term stays in remote locations with little or no facilities available.

For further information about the role please see the role description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/705406/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Wildlife Officer, Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Cairns, Australia