This role’s focus area is the day to day management of the Northern Section of D’Aguilar National Park and other parks and forests within the Brisbane North Management area, including the Bunyaville Conservation Park, Freshwater National Park and Deer Reserve National Park. If you would enjoy the opportunity to work in partnership with First Nations peoples, local government and a range of other stakeholders in managing high value conservation areas, and using your skills to lead delivery of a range of natural resource management, assets and visitor management programs, this could be the job for you.

This is a permanent Ranger in Charge role based at Samford leading a dynamic team of 6 rangers, and contractors as required.
Please see Role Description for further information.

Job details

As the Ranger you will:
• Lead and manage a team to deliver work plans, initiatives and project outcomes.
• Lead the development of annual work programs for recreational and infrastructure maintenance and development including the acquisition and allocation of resources within budgets.
• Plan and deliver specific park management projects including the development and maintenance of park infrastructure and initiatives, plant operation and maintenance, natural and cultural resource management, fire management, weed and pest control.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders including neighbouring landholders, other government departments, industry groups, commercial operators, recreational user groups and traditional owners.
• Undertake administrative activities such as planning, monitoring, reporting and records maintenance in line with organisational and financial management guidelines.
• Lead and manage customer contact processes and interactions to deliver engagement, education and advice.
• Lead and conduct compliance and enforcement activities. Assist staff from other agencies with investigations as required.
• Plan and coordinate contingency and emergency responses including natural disaster contingency plans, wildfire response procedures, search and rescue procedures and medical emergency procedures.
• Operate a variety of departmental plant and equipment.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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  Role Description