Protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. Join our team as a OO4 Ranger in the far northern Great Barrier Reef and play a hands-on role in conserving marine and island environments.

Work on open waters, remote islands and engage with communities to help manage and protect these unique landscapes. If you’re ready for a challenging, meaningful career where every day makes a difference—this is your opportunity.

Job details

Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks (GBR&MP) Region are excited to share an incredible opportunity for a OO4 Ranger to join the Cairns team on a Temporary Full time until 27/02/2026, with possibility of extension.

As one of the six regions of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the GBR&MP Region delivers conservation and management activities across land and sea including implementing the Reef Joint Field Management Program in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Additionally, the Region oversees the state's southern marine parks - Great Sandy Marine Park and Moreton Bay Marine Park.

Marine Park Rangers help care for and protect marine parks on both land and sea. They carry out a range of activities as part of the Reef Joint Field Management Program, including checking the health of the environment, talking with the public, doing on-water compliance patrols, and maintaining facilities such as camping areas and toilets. Marine Park Rangers also work closely with Traditional Owners to respect and maintain cultural values.

Step into a role where your work truly matters. As an OO4 Ranger in the far northern Great Barrier Reef, you'll help protect some of the world's most iconic marine and island environments while ensuring they remain accessible and valued by the community.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll take on a diverse and rewarding mix of responsibilities—from on-water operations and infrastructure maintenance to compliance, conservation, and community engagement. No two days are the same, with opportunities to contribute across fire, pest, visitor, and estate management, all while supporting critical environmental outcomes under key legislation.

Role focus:

• Deliver Park management activities, including infrastructure maintenance, natural and cultural resource management, fire management, and weed and pest control.
• Support the planning and delivery of work programs and projects, managing resources effectively within budget constraints.
• Undertake compliance and enforcement activities, including permit checks and assisting with investigations into breaches.
• Engage with the public and stakeholders through patrols, enquiries, and liaison, while supporting emergency response operations such as wildfire, search and rescue, and natural disasters.
• Contribute to team operations by supporting staff supervision, maintaining workplace health and safety standards, completing administrative tasks, and fostering inclusive practices, particularly in support of First Nations peoples.

If you're motivated by meaningful, hands-on work, thrive in remote and dynamic settings, and want to be part of something bigger, this is your chance to help shape and safeguard Queensland's marine parks for future generations.

To be considered you must hold the following qualifications:

• an automatic/ unrestricted manual driver's licence

**Please refer to Position Description for other desirable tickets/qualifications.

To apply:

Lodge an application online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au that consists of the following:

• your current resume of no more than 2 pages
• a short 1 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/688229/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026

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.

• 688229 26 Role Description (Word, 616KB)