Take the Next Step as an OO4 Ranger in the Stunning Wet Tropics!

Based in the charming town of Ingham, this hands-on OO4 Ranger role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to the management of the Girringun and Halifax Bay Wetlands National Parks, as well as selected State Forest estates. You will play a key role in supporting the Ranger-in-Charge in delivering vital departmental work programs, ensuring our protected areas thrive for generations to come.

In this position, you'll collaborate closely with adjoining landholders and various stakeholders, fostering strong relationships that support conservation and land management outcomes. Your responsibilities will combine an administrative focus with practical fieldwork, including participation in planned burns and bushfire response, ensuring the safety and health of these unique ecosystems.

Job details

To succeed in this role, you'll bring exceptional organisational skills, a self-motivated attitude, and the flexibility to adapt to the challenges of managing diverse duties in this breathtaking environment. If you're a versatile ranger who thrives on responsibility and working in incredible natural landscapes, this role could be your perfect fit!

Are you ready to contribute your expertise to Queensland's beautiful national parks and forests? This is your chance to make a difference!

This role's focus is to assist with the management of protected areas and forest estates managed by the Ingham work unit to conserve their natural and cultural resources in consultation with First Nation's people. Key priorities that this position is responsible for include administrative processes, visitor management, asset management, pest management, fire management and staff management.

As a Ranger, you will:
• Carry out park management duties including plant operation and maintenance, natural and cultural resource management, project management, fire management, weed and pest control and the development and maintenance of park infrastructure.
• Assist with the development and implementation of annual work programs for recreational and infrastructure development including the allocation of resources within a limited budget.
• Perform compliance and enforcement tasks on suspected breaches of relevant acts and permit compliance. Assist senior staff and staff from other Agencies with investigations as required.
• Perform general public contact duties including answering enquiries and providing advice, park patrols and undertake liaison with various stakeholders as required.
• Follow and assist in emergency response procedures including natural disaster contingency plans, wildfire response procedures, search and rescue procedures and medical emergency procedures.
• Participate in a team and assist with the supervision of subordinate staff, students and volunteers and implement and monitor workplace health and safety, staff performance management measures and equal employment opportunity principles and practices.
• Undertake administrative duties such as compiling and maintaining maintenance records and procurement of goods and services.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples of Australia.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• Ingham - Location Guide (PDF, 179KB)
  
  
  Ingham - Working in Guide (PDF, 241KB)
  
  
  654122 25 Role Desscription v1 (Word, 343KB)