If you’re passionate about conserving Queensland’s parks, forests, and wildlife, and want ‘the great outdoors’ to be your office, then we want to hear from you! As a Ranger, you’ll have the opportunity to choose various career paths across Queensland, with some of the most stunning landscapes as your ‘office,’ including the outback, rainforests, mountains, reefs, and coastal islands.

Job details

Embark on a career as a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P) Ranger where you will contribute to conserving Queensland's protected areas and biodiversity, with a strong focus on respecting First Nations peoples' cultural values.

QPWS&P Indigenous Employment - Stronger Together!

Our Indigenous Rangers have an important role to play with land management, keeping our connection to Country and culture alive and strong! Looking after land and sea country, combining traditional and western knowledge, enables connection to Country for our future!

We recognise the strength that diversity brings and actively work towards creating an environment that values every individual and offers equal opportunities for all. Our commitment extends throughout our recruitment process, ensuring that it reflects our values and incorporates a diverse range of perspectives.

What's in it for you?

No day is the same - work can be unpredictable, often shaped by weather or unforeseen events. One day you might be patrolling parks, maintaining facilities, repairing tracks, or engaging with visitors. The next day you could be preserving Cultural Heritage sites, protecting and conserving threatened flora and fauna, undertaking planned burns, or controlling invasive species. Or you may be delivering wildlife education and compliance or managing rehabilitation and rescues in isolated and remote situations.

This continuous applicant pool is an opportunity to apply for permanent and/or temporary QPWS&P Ranger (Terrestrial & Marine) positions that may become available across Queensland; including Indigenous Identified and/or Diverse Ability Designated roles (section 25 or 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)).

This process is an entry pathway for OO3 Ranger positions.

We offer:

• Diverse and impactful roles managing and conserving Queensland's terrestrial, marine and island parks, and wildlife.
• Work locations across the State - our Park and Operations bases are as diverse as our career opportunities.
• Varied responsibilities, including fire management, land conservation, wildlife protection, visitor safety and education programs, making each day unique and fulfilling.
• Opportunities for career progression and development - as you grow within QPWS&P you'll unlock new pathways for personal and professional advancement.

Visit A Career that matters. A Contribution that counts.

What you need to know before applying

• To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a current, unrestricted manual driver's licence.
• Some positions require applicants to hold a current Blue Card.
• Applications will remain current for 12 months, unless you withdraw your application; however, you can update or resubmit your application at any time.
• Applying will not automatically make you considered for other advertised vacancies with QPWS&P. To apply for other advertised roles, you will need to follow the process outlined in that Smart Jobs vacancy advertisement.

Note: Application and acceptance into the Continuous Applicant Pool does not guarantee you will be contacted or matched to a vacancy or receive an offer of employment. Your questionnaire responses and resume will be provided to hiring managers for their consideration and assessment of your suitability for a Ranger position as vacancies arise.

How to apply

1. Download and Review the Position Description and eligibility requirements.
2. If this is the job for you, hit the ‘Apply online' button below.
3. Fill in your details and Submit a copy of your current resume highlighting any relevant experiences related to the role.
4. Select 'Next' and Complete the applicant questionnaire. 

Further information

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

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the role, please contact the OO3 Ranger CAP Team on qpwscap@des.qld.gov.au

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 614672CAP 25 - Role Description (PDF, 619KB)