Ranger in Charge

2 weeks ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Environment and Science Full time

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, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, 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. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required. Refer to the attached Working as a 006 Ranger, Additional Information for an overview of the focus areas and general working life. This position is based in Gympie, which forms part of the Hinterland Management unit in the Sunshine Coast Area, however travel to other locations may be required from time to time. This includes overnight stays. Rangers work on a roster basis which can include regular weekend work

**The Ranger, OO6 is a role in which you will**:

- Lead and manage a team to deliver work plans, initiatives and project outcomes.
- Lead the development of annual work programs for recreational and infrastructure maintenance and development including the acquisition and allocation of resources within budgets.
- Plan and deliver specific park management 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.
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders including neighbouring landholders, other government departments, industry groups, commercial operators, recreational user groups and traditional owners.
- Undertake administrative activities such as planning, monitoring, reporting and records maintenance in line with organisational and financial management guidelines.
- Lead and manage customer contact processes and interactions to deliver engagement, education and advice.
- Lead and conduct compliance and enforcement activities. Assist staff from other agencies with investigations as required.
- Plan and coordinate contingency and emergency responses including natural disaster contingency plans, wildfire response procedures, search and rescue procedures and medical emergency procedures.
- Operate a variety of departmental plant and equipment.
- 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.

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


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