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Ranger
Management & Operations; QPWS & Partnerships; Various locations
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
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,North West Qld,Cairns region,Logan - Beaudesert,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region,Central West Qld,South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/695051/26 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Ongoing with possible extension |
| Contact person | OO Ranger Intake Team |
| Contact details | QPWSOO3RangerIntake@detsi.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
No two days are the same - work may include patrolling parks, maintaining facilities, repairing tracks, engaging with visitors, preserving Cultural Heritage sites, protecting threatened species, conducting planned burns, controlling invasive species, delivering education and compliance programs, or managing wildlife rehabilitation.
The QPWS vision “Nature: Experienced. Valued. Protected.” captures the enduring purpose to care for Queensland's extraordinary natural places in a way that connects people to nature, protects what matters most, and leaves a lasting legacy for generations to come so embark on a career as a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Ranger and apply today.
Rangers work as part of supportive teams across Queensland. We encourage applications from people with a range of skills and backgrounds, including conservation, land management, education, community engagement, trades, administration, customer service, managing wildlife rehabilitation, and practical outdoor experience. QPWS values practical skills, lived experience, local knowledge, teamwork and a willingness to learn.
QPWS Indigenous Employment - Stronger Together!
Indigenous Rangers play a vital role in land and sea management, keeping connection to Country and culture strong by combining traditional and western knowledge for future generations. We are committed to partnering with First Nations communities, incorporating their perspectives into decision-making, and maintaining an inclusive, respectful workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
About the OO3 Ranger Intake Scheme
An entry pathway for permanent, and/or temporary QPWS Ranger roles across Queensland, including Indigenous Identified and Diverse Ability Designated positions. It offers:
- Diverse, impactful roles in conservation, wildlife protection, visitor safety, and/or education.
- Locations across the State with varied landscapes and communities.
- Career progression and development opportunities.
What you need to know before applying:
- You must hold a current, unrestricted manual driver licence. (P Plates are acceptable).
- Some roles may require a current Blue Card.
- Applications remain current for 3 months unless withdrawn; you can update or resubmit anytime.
How to apply:
- Download and review the Position Description and eligibility requirements.
- If this is the job for you, hit the ‘Apply online' button below.
- Fill in your details and submit your current resume highlighting relevant experience.
- Select ‘Next' and complete the questionnaire.
If you meet mandatory requirements, you'll be invited to complete a more detailed questionnaire covering location preferences, skills, experience, fieldwork and travel availability, overnight stays, and roster participation. Your application cannot progress without completing this step.
Selection process:
Assessment may include interviews and/or work tests, plus pre-employment checks (including referees). Adjustments to the process are available on request, contact QPWSOO3RangerIntake@detsi.qld.gov.au for assistance.
Further information
Visit the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation website.
For questions, e-mail QPWSOO3RangerIntake@detsi.qld.gov.au with your name and contact details. Before applying, read the Position Description.
Apply now - a career that matters, a contribution that counts!
Further information
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