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Northern Parks & Forests Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service & Partnerships; Slade Point, Mackay
005 Ranger position
A temporary 005 Ranger position is available at Pioneer Base, Slade Point, Mackay.
Undertake diverse field and office-based work. Assist the Ranger in Charge to develop and implement the annual works program. Coordinate and manage a small team of rangers. Undertake work tasks focused predominantly on fire and pest management, plant and infrastructure maintenance. Help protect the natural environment, and plan for its future use. Work collaboratively with First Nations peoples to manage their spiritual lands.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/654109/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 08/09/2025 to 03/04/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Ben Hall |
| Contact details | Phone: 0427 587 330 Access the National Relay Service |
As a 005 Ranger, you will report directly to and support the Ranger in Charge to plan and deliver the day-to-day work program in accordance with the business plan. You will lead and guide a small team, inspire enthusiasm, and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Working collaboratively with other Rangers, First Nations partners, volunteers and external contractors, you will deliver annual fire, pest, natural resource, visitor and asset management programs and undertake plant and infrastructure maintenance tasks in protected areas. You must be willing and able to work well in a small and dynamic team.
You need to be willing and able to live in, travel to, work and camp overnight in remote and isolated locations in varying climatic conditions. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required.
005 Ranger Pioneer Base, Mackay
This position assists the Ranger in Charge to develop and implement the annual works program within the Pioneer Work Unit, predominantly at Eungella National Park and Crediton State Forest. Experience in staff supervision, leadership, workplace health and safety, natural resource management, infrastructure development and maintenance, visitor management and compliance are key requirements of the role.
To join our team as a 005 Ranger, you must have the following skills:
• supervisory experience
• an ability to work with others to plan and deliver annual work programs and projects in protected areas
• administrative skills - for compiling reports, maintaining records and using computer systems and applications
• experience managing human resources and budget processes
• highly developed communication skills - to respond to client queries, provide advice and to carry out park patrols
• confidence undertaking compliance and enforcement activities
• ability to establish and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including park neighbours and authority holders
• experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment (or the ability to rapidly acquire)
• a willingness to support and promote the interests of First Nations people
No accommodation is provided for this position.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/654109/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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