OO4 Ranger position – Byfield

Take the opportunity to live and work along the Central Queensland coast. Help protect, manage and present natural wonders and cultural treasures in the Byfield Work Unit. Work alongside Traditional Owners to manage their spiritual lands.

If you are motivated and energetic, and enjoy diverse and meaningful work, this position would suit you!

Job details

As directed by the Ranger in Charge or 2IC, you will plan for, and work with others to efficiently and effectively deliver, the Work Unit's Operational Plan and Annual Work Plan. This will include operating and maintaining plant and equipment, controlling pest plants and animals, undertaking planned burning and wildfire suppression activities and maintaining park infrastructure.

The primary focus of the role is delivery of the visitor infrastructure maintenance program and associated capital works. The position also supports maintenance of plant and equipment, visitor management, pest and fire management, compliance and cultural heritage protection.

Most work will be field based, but you will also undertake administrative tasks. You will also manage small projects, undertake compliance and perform various natural and cultural resource management duties. Practical skills and experience in the maintenance and operation of small power equipment and tools for asset maintenance is necessary.

An important aspect of this role is providing on-ground supervision to field-based staff and working collaboratively with others. A strong personal work ethic and good communication and interpersonal skills is important. You need to be adaptable and flexible to on-the-ground service requirements to ensure superior park management services are achieved.

As a OO4 Ranger, you must be able to:

• communicate clearly

• maintain a positive and supportive approach

• work effectively in a team, as a supervisor and alone

• undertake general estate development and protection duties

• operate and maintain minor plant and equipment

• assist in the development and implementation of the annual works program

• undertake law enforcement and compliance duties

• provide general information in response to queries from park visitors and other stakeholders

• assist with emergency response

• monitor workplace health and safety

• undertake administrative duties including compiling and maintaining records and procuring goods and services

• support and promote the interests of First Nations people.

You need to be willing and able to live in, travel to, work and camp overnight in other locations (including remote and isolated areas) in varying climatic conditions. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required.

No accommodation is provided for this position.

Before applying, find out if the role is right for you. Contact the panel chair to seek further information about this role.

To be considered you must provide:

* your current resume (max 4 pages)

* a 1-2 page statement demonstrating your ability or potential to fulfil the requirements under the "What we are looking for" section of the role description.

* information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/596621/24

Closing Date: Friday, 8 November 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Byfield - Location Guide (3) (PDF, 334KB)
  
  
  Byfield - Working in Guide (3) (PDF, 256KB)
  
  
  596621 24 - Role Description (Word, 172KB)