Ranger

Description:

Two permanent OO4 Rangers, Pest Management
Both of these positions assist in the development and implementation of Central Region's pest management program and priority projects.
Undertake weed and feral animal control activities. Participate in high priority projects. Travel and work in remote areas and diverse natural environments. Help operational teams achieve biodiversity outcomes.
If you have a passion for conservation management and enjoy a mix of field and office-based work, you are encouraged to submit an application.
As a OO4 Ranger in the Pest Management team, you will assist in the development and implementation of Central Region's pest management program and projects.
You will undertake onground weed and feral animal control, participate in stakeholder meetings, liaise with Traditional Owners and other interested parties, and provide technical support to Central Region staff. You will regularly work on various protected areas, state forests and newly acquired lands across the central belt of Queensland.
It will be essential that you already hold a manual driver's licence and are willing and able to travel to, work and camp overnight in semi-remote and remote locations. While you do not need any tertiary qualifications, a formal qualification in a relevant discipline would be highly regarded; as would a certification to use agricultural chemicals and poisons and possession of a Queensland weapons licence.
Depending on the task, you may be required to work as part of a team or alone. At times, you may assist with supervision of external contractors, other rangers and volunteers - so you must be able to communicate clearly and maintain a positive and supportive approach within a team environment.
Travel to and camping overnight in semi-remote and remote locations within the Region for up to a week or two at a time is a regular requirement of this role. Conditions can be challenging at times - work may be undertaken in hot, cold or wet weather and it may be necessary to climb steep slopes and rough terrain on occasion. You must be organised, practical, situationally aware, able to think on your feet, familiar with remote area operations and comfortable being isolated from time to time.
While a large component of the work will be field-based, the position holder also undertakes administrative, procurement and record maintenance duties. The position may also provide support during Regional disaster response and recovery efforts.
To join our team as a OO4 Ranger, you must be able to:
communicate clearly maintain a positive and supportive approach work effectively in a team or alone undertake general estate development and protection duties operate and maintain minor plant and equipment assist in the development and implementation of the annual works program provide general information in response to queries from Traditional Owners, park visitors, NRM groups and other stakeholders assist with emergency response and recovery prioritise workplace health and safety undertake administrative duties including compiling and maintaining records and procuring goods and services support and promote the interests of First Nations people.
No accommodation is provided for this position.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/634398/25
Closing Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment