Are you a motivated and experienced Ranger passionate about conservation? Are you seeking variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace? We want to hear from you!

We are looking for a OO4 Ranger to perform general operational ranger duties in the Cooloola North management unit and provide on ground supervision to the field operations team. Experience in staff supervision, workplace health and safety, natural resource management, infrastructure development and maintenance, visitor management and compliance are key requirements of the role.

Job details

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.

Experience in staff supervision, leadership, workplace health and safety, natural resource management, is required with strong demonstrated skills in visitor management and compliance are key requirements of this role. The successful applicant will require the ability to communicate clearly and maintain a positive and supportive approach within a team environment.

The Cooloola Recreation Area and Inskip Peninsula Recreation Area are high visitation areas where regular visitor compliance patrols are carried out and working on weekends and during school holidays are required.

What's in it for you?
• Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same. Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• 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 reading the further information provided in the role description, and by contacting the contact officer for any further details.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/645555/25

Closing Date: Friday, 11 July 2025

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.

• 645555 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 329KB)