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Great Barrier Reef Marine Coastal & Islands Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships; Manly
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to maritime operations in a very busy multi-use marine park that is Moreton Bay Marine Park. Located on Brisbane’s doorstep Moreton Bay Marine Park covers 3,400km2, stretching 125km from Caloundra to the Gold Coast and has 3.5 million people living within 50km of the park boundary.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - East |
| Job ad reference | QLD/587049/24 |
| Closing date | 09-Sep-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Troy Plint |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0448 521 350 Access the National Relay Service |
The Opportunity
Make your career as a ranger with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, located in Manly on Brisbane's bayside! We're looking for a Coxswain with hands-on Ranger skills in busy multi-use marine parks, Moreton Bay Marine Park. One day you'll be educating users of the marine park, the next you are responding to a live marine mammal stranding in a remote location with only vessel access.
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture makes to Queenslanders' lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, science and youth affairs functions to help achieve government objectives for a better Queensland.
A purpose and a challenge that matter
As a Ranger you will contribute to team setting and endeavour to continue the day-to-day management of Moreton Bay Marine Park. Your strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills will help you in assisting with the management of vessel operations. Outdoor duties such as vessel patrols, diving and enforcement operations will be balanced with maintenance, reporting and administrative tasks. Our Rangers in Moreton Bay Marine Park focus their skills locally, but they occasionally assist other management units across the entire length of the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region along with terrestrial parks.
You'll need:
- A strong demonstrated understanding of vessel operations and conservation
- A strong understanding of marine operations, conservation, natural values management
- A focus on people including workplace health and safety (both physical and psychological)
- Organisational, change management and teamwork skills
- Compliance and enforcement skills
- Sound knowledge of vessel operation and highly desirable Coxswain NC1 certificate
- Administration, reporting, and computer skills
To be considered you must:
- Hold an unrestricted manual driver's license.
- Provide your current resume (max 4 pages), and
- Provide a short statement (max 2 pages) explaining your interest in the role, what strengths you will bring relevant to the focus areas of the role.
If interested, you are strongly encouraged to phone Troy 0448 521 350 and discuss the role prior to submitting your application.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/587049/24
Closing Date: Monday, 9 September 2024
Further information
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