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Ranger in Charge
Southern Parks & Forests Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Park and Wildlife Services & Partnerships; Taroom
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Subsidised departmental housing is provided for this position for up to 5 years. Discuss further details about this with the contact officer.
Are you looking for a rewarding yet challenging career whilst providing valuable conservation input and knowledge, while experiencing a variety of work environments and opportunities?
Are you interested in fire and operations and management, or conservation of Queensland's National Parks and State Forests?
Then come join our dynamic team as Ranger in Charge at our Taroom work unit. Everyone at our Department recognizes the importance of a healthy and enjoyable work environment, your contribution will count, and so will you! Whatever your jobwith us, you’ll strive and innovate to shape a better future for Queensland and its Parks.
Job details
Position status | Permanent |
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Position type | Full-time |
Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
Classification | OO6 |
Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Central West Qld |
Job ad reference | QLD/580264/24 |
Closing date | 15-Aug-2024 |
Job duration | |
Contact person | Timothy Baker |
Contact details | Ph: 0437 548 906 Access the National Relay Service |
Subsidised departmental housing is provided for this position for up to 5 years. Discuss further details about this with the contact officer.
This role's focus area is the supervision and leadership of a small team of rangers undertaking operational service delivery at our Taroom base. This includes the development and delivery of fire, pest and asset maintenance programs. Our Taroom management unit covers 23 different estates across the eastern part of the central sandstone belt, which includes a variety of Resource Reserves, State Forests, Conservation Parks and National Park tenures. Natural and cultural resource management, with an emphasis on fire management is an important aspect of this role. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with neighbours, lessees, First Nations partners and other stakeholders to get mutually beneficially environmental outcomes. Other duties of this role include leading project management and reporting requirements, enforcement and compliance and visitor management. You will also be required to operate and maintain a variety of plant and equipment. This role includes field based, technical and administrative responsibilities. Taroom is currently a management unit of four rangers.
To apply, lodge an application online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au, that consists of the following:
• Your current resume of no more than 4 pages.
• No more than a 2-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role to contribute to the natural resource management of QPWS estate and noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity. Note: we are not seeking a written response to the key attributes.
• Evidence of the above listed Mandatory Requirements to confirm your eligibility.
If you need any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact Tim Baker, Ph: 0437 548 906.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/580264/24
Closing Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024
Further information
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