Ranger

Description:

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships are looking for keen, enthusiastic individuals able to work well independently when required, and as part of a team, and who can lead and motivate others through their own performance and work ethic.

Both positions advertised are based at Tewantin (Noosa) which is in the Sunshine Coast Area, which forms part of the larger South East Queensland Region.

Rangers ensure that the Queensland's national parks, state forests and reserves are protected, accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. Rangers work in partnership with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas which are managed by DES under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, Recreation Areas Management Act 2006, Marine Parks Act 2004, Forestry Act 1959 and other relevant legislation.

Rangers may work across five focus areas dependent on operational need, including Pest Management, Fire Management, Estate Management, Visitor Management and Assets and Safety. As such, Rangers may turn their hands to a wide range of jobs that can be safely undertaken by non-tradespersons.

As a Ranger, You Will

• Supervise a work group to perform tasks and deliver project outcomes.
• Contribute as a member of a team to the preparation of annual work programs for recreational and infrastructure maintenance and development including the acquisition and allocation of resources within budgets.
• Plan and deliver specific projects including the development and maintenance of park infrastructure and initiatives, plant operation and maintenance, natural and cultural resource management, fire management, weed and pest control.
• Compile and maintain reports and records, participate in human resource and budget management processes and the procurement goods and services. This includes use of computer systems and applications.
• Perform customer contact duties including answering enquiries, providing education and advice, and conducting park patrols.
• Perform compliance and enforcement tasks on suspected breaches of relevant acts and permit conditions. Assist senior staff and staff from other agencies with investigations as required.
• Maintain productive relationships with stakeholders including neighbouring landholders, other government departments and local Indigenous communities.
• Plan and co-ordinate emergency response procedures including natural disaster contingency plans, wildfire response procedures, search and rescue procedures, and medical emergency procedures.
• Operate and maintain a variety of departmental plant and equipment.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples of Australia.
  
  
  

What we are looking for

Role

We're looking for the best suited person for the role. If you are eligible, we will assess your suitability by considering:

• your ability to perform the duties of the role
• the way you carried out previous roles (if relevant)
• your potential to make contributions to the department
• your awareness of health and safety obligations for yourself and to others
• how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment