Senior Trails Ranger

4 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

About the team

The Natural Areas Conservation (NAC) business unit is responsible for the day-to-day management and presentation of a 14,000-hectare estate rich in biodiversity. Our dedicated team protects, enhances, and promotes the City's conservation reserves that stretch from the McPherson Range to Southern Moreton Bay.

About the role

In the Senior Ranger Trails position, you will play a key role in delivering and maintaining high-quality, sustainable fire management and recreational trails that showcase and preserve the City's natural areas. The assets you build and maintain will directly support the conservation of the City's green spaces, contributing to the enhancement of the Gold Coast lifestyle.

By fostering a collaborative approach, you will help activate and manage the City's conservation estate, taking a central role in driving the success of high-profile projects within the Natural Areas Conservation portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to combine field-based project work with strategic input into the future of our natural areas.

We are looking for a candidate who brings a unique blend of project management skills and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, including:

  • Proven experience in delivering and maintaining sustainable trail networks in natural areas.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong report writing, data and contract management skills.
  • Graduate Certificate in Project Management, or equivalent experience.
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science, or equivalent experience in natural area management is highly desirable.

Why join us?

  • Contribute to bushfire management across the City's conservation estate.
  • Work on meaningful nature-based recreation projects.
  • Join a dedicated team committed to preserve the unique biodiversity of the Gold Coast.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application via the City's recruitment portal. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email 

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply

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