OO4 Ranger (Fire Operations) - Permanent

Join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Central Region Fire Team in a role that combines outdoor fieldwork with office-based tasks. Use your fire management skills to develop and implement burn plans that protect the region’s natural and cultural landscapes.

You’ll assist with planned burns, bushfire response, and on-ground operations while working closely with teams and stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to refine your skills and contribute to the delivery of the Central Region’s fire management program.

If you’re organised, resourceful, and ready for a challenge, take the next step in your career and help protect Queensland’s environment.

Job details

OO4 Ranger (Fire Operations)

Are you passionate about fire management and protecting Queensland's natural environment? Join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Central Region Fire Team to help plan and deliver the region's fire management program.

As a Ranger (Fire Operations), you will assist operational teams across the region with on-ground fire management and strategic fire planning to ensure the effective delivery of fire programs. Experience in operational fire management is highly desirable.

This role offers a mix of outdoor fieldwork and office-based tasks, providing opportunities to develop your practical skills and work collaboratively to tackle both routine and complex challenges.

What we're looking for: 
We're seeking a motivated, organised, and resourceful individual who can build strong working relationships and contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive team culture.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* Practical experience in on-ground fire management.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Self-motivation and the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
* A commitment to workplace health and safety (physical and psychological).
* Proficiency in administration, reporting, and computer systems.

Requirements:
* A current manual driver's licence is essential.
* While not mandatory, formal qualifications in fire management will be highly regarded.
* You must be willing and able to travel regularly, including extended deployments and after-hours work, which may involve camping overnight in remote areas.
* A reasonable level of fitness is required to meet the demands of the role.

This position is based in the Central Region, with the location negotiable. Please note that accommodation is not provided for this role.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on Queensland's protected areas and grow your skills in fire management, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in protecting Queensland's natural landscapes and managing fire to help build a more resilient future for our environment.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/682972/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 01 April 2026

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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• 682972 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 619KB)