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This Indigenous Identified Ranger role within the Far North Management Unit of the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region has a responsibility for implementing day to day park management activities across National Park islands and Marine waters of the Far North Great Barrier Reef. This will include a diverse and interesting work program implementing conservation actions, checking for changes, welcoming people and upholding compliance or helping to respond to incidents.

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TARGETED VACANCY 

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement, for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.

The Opportunity
This Indigenous Identified Ranger role within the Far North Management Unit of the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region has a responsibility for implementing day to day park management activities across National Park islands and Marine waters of the Far North Great Barrier Reef. This will include a diverse and interesting work program implementing conservation actions, checking for changes, welcoming people and upholding compliance or helping to respond to incidents.

In this role, you'll find:
A purpose and a challenge that matter
If you get along with fellow team members, understand and have some practical skills implementing Natural resource management actions (Fire and Pest management for example), can undertake basic Infrastructure construction and maintenance work, Visitor management and compliance related activities, then you will be highly regarded for this opportunity. If you have a Marine background, can work and live onboard boats, feel safe and comfortable getting yourself on and under the ocean, then these experiences are highly regarded for a marine parks role and the position may be the right fit for you.

Work at this level is often undertaken under limited direction as to work priorities and the detailed conduct of the task work, and as such a history of working under the guidance of policies and procedures is important to us. Employees at the 004 level may require a sound knowledge of the agency's function and our Human resource standards and expectations. A 004 ranger may at times be responsible for larger work groups or functions, field groups or project operation al delivery. In particular people working at this level should be able to work respectfully alongside our Traditional owner partners, often on their sea country and working within their cultural protocols.

Whilst this position is based in Cairns, working within the Far North GBR requires regular and extended travel to other locations. This position will be required to participate in field trips, onboard a modern and fit for purpose vessel fleet, which may total to an estimated 70 or more nights at sea per year, away from the home base. These nights at sea occur over 6 - 8 extended trips per year working within the GBR&MP.

Good physical health is a requirement of the position as it is also hands on in delivering the units work requirements. Field work including exposure to the sun (UV), hot / humid tropical temperatures, fire and smoke, registered chemicals and poisons, long hours of work (including weekend and night work), in remote areas, can be expected.

You'll need:
• Resilience, pragmatism, tenacity and confidence in a regional or remote setting

• To work well within a team, and communicate effectively with your peers and members of the public
• The ability to form trusted relationships with First Nations partners and various other stakeholder groups
• Ability to work across a varied work program, responsible for undertaking many different types of physical and technical tasks
• Sound negotiation and conflict management skills
• A sound understanding of conservation and natural resource management, marine operations and workplace health and safety (both physical and psychological)
• Basic administration and computer skills

To apply:
Please apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following documents.
• Your current resume (of no more than 6 pages)

• A short 2-3 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role--noting, our department values equity and diversity

Job Ad Reference: QLD/578682/24

Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 July 2024

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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• 578682 24 Role Description (Word, 281KB)