Ranger

3 days ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environment is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of one of our most wonderful places.

About you

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. To be successful in the role, you will also have:
Ability to guide and support core pest programs and projects.
In depth knowledge of feral animal, invasive weed and emerging biosecurity, including effective techniques in line with relevant legislation.
Strong communications skills and the ability to support operational units deliver desired outcomes.
Ability to build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders of pest management, management planning, and engagement with our First Nations partners.
High level writing and data presentation skills to contribute to management planning and the development of key thematic strategies.
Ability to work autonomously and within a geographically dispersed team.
Strong initiative, problem solving and resolution skills.
Project management fundamentals including planning, reporting and budgets in liaison with relative units.
Mapping and data collection skills (desirable, not mandatory).
Willingness to listen, learn and participate.

Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership

Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities
Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

Please note that this is not an operational ranger position. Technical support roles primarily administrative positions with some field work incorporated to assist operational work units deliver projects.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by contacting the contact officer and further information can be obtained in the role description - Please ensure you provide evidence of the listed Mandatory Requirements to confirm your eligibility.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/634519/25
Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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