We are seeking two dedicated and experienced rangers with proven expertise in protected area management, particularly in fire operations and fire planning, to join the South East Regional Fire Team.

Our dedicated Ranger staff make a meaningful impact by contributing to the longterm sustainability and conservation of the protected areas and cultural values. In this role you will work within a team of professionals who support regional staff in developing and delivering the annual planned burn program and respond to bushfire incidents across South East Queensland Region.

Job details

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring our diverse natural environment is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection our most wonderful places.

About you 
We are seeking individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management, and fostering collaboration. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, will have the ability to inspire and encourage positivity within the team and will be instrumental in achieving successful outcomes.

To excel in this role, you will bring:
· Proven experience in fire management and strategic planning.
· Demonstrated cultural capability and awareness.
· A track record of successfully working small teams.
· Strong computer proficiency, including experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
· GIS skills, which will be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?
· Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
· Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
· Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
· Job satisfaction is high in this role with the license to problem solve, critically, think and drive change from within.
· If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, troubleshooting and being a change maker there will be a lot of upshot to this role.

You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

We encourage you to find out more about this role in the position description.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/681084/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Further information

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

Two positions are available. 1 x Tewantin (Operations) and 1 x Gympie (Planning).
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Documents

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• 681084 26 Role Description (Word, 619KB)
  Role Description