Join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (SEQR) 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 (SEQ) 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

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most 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 of one of the most wonderful places. 

About you
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. You are someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Your ability to motivate and influence your team will be the key to achieving outcomes.

To be successful in the role, you will also have:

• Experience in fire management and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated cultural capability.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft suite.
• GIS skills would 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 to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/690790/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 June 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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Documents

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• 690790 26 - Position Description (Word, 618KB)