Ranger

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Australia Environment and Science Full time

The Bunya Mountains National Park attracts a large number of national and international visitors (around 200 000 per year) with opportunities to experience the rich natural & cultural heritage as well as a diverse range of recreational and ecotourism opportunities. The park provides 35km of graded track including 10 individual walks ranging in length from 500m at Dandabah to 10km round at Big Falls Lookout.This role will be actively involved in management, maintenance and protection duties on protected areas - sometimes in remote locations requiring a high level of physical fitness and a good awareness of the natural environment. The role's focus is based around asset construction and maintenance works, fire management activities, general wildlife management and public contact duties.
A day in the life
Day to day duties of a ranger are rarely the same. At the Bunya Mountains you will need to have very good attention to detail to keep the facilities to a high standard for visitor enjoyment and appreciation. Presenting the amenities, walking tracks, visitor areas and facilities to keep a high level of visitor satisfaction, but interspersed with weed and feral animal control and fire management. Plant and equipment use and maintenance is important, assisting with visitor inquiries and project management are also incorporated.

**Your Contribution**:
**As the Ranger you will**:

- Perform general estate development and maintenance duties such as construction and maintenance of walking tracks, fencing and recreational facilities on protected areas, and cleaning and maintenance of amenities.
- Perform estate protection duties such as assisting in cultural heritage management, fire management, pest and weed control programs.
- Assist with law enforcement and compliance duties.
- Perform operation and maintenance of minor plant and equipment.
- Perform general administrative duties including the operation of computers and technology, and some basic procurement of goods and services.
- Provide general information in relations to a wide range of queries from park visitors and other stakeholders

Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.About you:
We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. The person successful in the position will have the privilege of contributing to conserving a significant national park where rainforest meets grasslands. The role also allows for close collaborative management with First Nation partners and a high degree of public contact.How to apply:

- your current resume of no more than 4 pages
- a short cover letter that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role--noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
- a one-page statement addressing the below questions on how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities would contribute to the development and delivery of projects and general estate and track maintenance.
- How you work in small teams in remote areas to deliver successful outcomes?
- What range of skills do you possess in general construction & maintenance (mowing, painting, toilet cleaning, walking/vehicle tracks, equipment maintenance and use, basic non-trade skills), fire management activities & pest animal and weed control, cultural and resource management and / or administrative skills to improve conservation and natural resource management outcomes?
- How would you change your communication style or your message to suit a variety of audiences?

Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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