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Ranger In Charge (temporary)
Northern Parks & Forests Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships; Mount Isa
OO6 Ranger in Charge, Boodjamulla National Park
Lead a small and diverse team. Work alongside Waanyi and Indjalandji-Dhidhanu peoples to manage their spiritual lands. Drive NRM projects including fire, pest and cattle management and boundary fencing. Help protect ancient fossils at the Riversleigh World Heritage site.
The current focus of the role is leading and implementing activities associated with the recovery of Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land), following major flooding in March 2023.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO6 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/560041/24 |
| Closing date | 13-May-2024 |
| Job duration | 6 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Grant Ison |
| Contact details | Phone: 0457 235 181 Access the National Relay Service |
In this temporary role, you will lead a small team and coordinate the planning and delivery of operational work programs within the Boodjamulla work unit. Estates managed by the work unit include Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill), Wiliyan-ngurru and Finucane Island national parks and Royton Timber Reserve.
You will be responsible for planning and undertaking fire, pest and compliance activities; implementing work programs; maintaining park infrastructure, such as boundary fences and park access tracks. Visitor management is a large component of this role, given the popularity of Lawn Hill Gorge and the Riversleigh World Heritage Area. Undertaking administrative and reporting functions including program management and reporting, financial and budget management, and human resource management is a regular requirement of your role.
As Ranger in Charge, you will:
• manage the day to day operations of the work unit
• develop and implement operational plans consistent with business plans, strategies, policies and procedures
• manage and supervise staff, contractors and volunteers - including the management of performance issues
• grow your and your team's skills and capabilities
• manage the work unit budget and expenditure
• ensure employee and visitor safety
• respond to critical incidents
• undertake visitor, fire and pest planning and management activities
• implement and enforce legislation administered by the Department
• establish partnerships that assist operations and achieve objectives and outcomes of the regional business plan
• communicate regularly with stakeholders, community groups and visitors to create a greater understanding and appreciation of the Department and its role
• negotiate with stakeholders, neighbours and community groups to achieve acceptable resolution of local land management issues
• perform other assigned duties at the classification level within your competence and training.
The RIC is an appointed member of the Cooperative Management Council (CMC) for Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land), so actively influences the future direction of this iconic, co-managed park. It is a particularly exciting time for the CMC, as they will be working collaboratively to re-design and redevelop the Ranger Base and key visitor assets, following a flood which severely impacted the Ranger Base and key visitor assets within the park in March 2023.
This temporary position will be a fly-in, fly-out arrangement from Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane - flying to Mount Isa and then travelling by vehicle to estates within the Boodjamulla work unit. Alternately, if preferred, the temporary position can be based in Mount Isa. Temporary accommodation will be provided at Mount Isa and Boodjamulla.
Further your leadership skills. Measure your own success through the achievements of your team. Work in partnership with Traditional Owners looking after Country. Continue to grow and leverage your knowledge in natural resource management and conservation. Collaborate with others in the redesign and redevelopment of Lawn Hill Gorge.
Contact the panel chair to seek further information about the role.
To be considered you must provide:
* your current resume (max 4 pages)
* a 1-2 page statement demonstrating your ability or potential to fulfil the requirements under the "What we are looking for" section of the role description.
* information to help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/560041/24
Closing Date: Monday, 13 May 2024
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