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Southern Parks & Forests Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services & Partnerships; Tewantin (Flexible within South East Queensland Region)
We are on the lookout for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic hands-on Ranger with demonstrated experience in fire operations, incident response and protected area management to join our Regional Fire Team. This position will lead and supervise a small team of highly dynamic Regional Fire Team staff within South East Queensland Region.
Join our dedicated Ranger staff and make a meaningful impact by contributing to the long-term sustainability and conservation of the protected area natural and cultural values. In this role you will work with senior regional staff in delivering the annual planned burn program and respond to incidents across South East Queensland Region. As a Ranger, you will have the chance to work in a stunning and inspiring environment while actively participating in efforts to safeguard the beauty and heritage of this unique region with our First Nation partners.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Flexible,Gold Coast,Logan - Beaudesert,Sunshine Coast,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/639360/25 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Scott Bowden |
| Contact details | Ph: 0409 631 105 Access the National Relay Service |
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 environments 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 our 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 fastpaced 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 by contacting the contact officer and further information can be located in the role description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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