Love the outdoors and want a career that makes a real difference?

Based in Ingham, this permanent Ranger role offers the chance to work in some of North Queensland’s most diverse and spectacular natural environments, including Girringun National Park and the Halifax Bay Wetlands.

You'll enjoy a varied role that combines field work, conservation, fire management and community engagement while helping protect landscapes that are valued by locals and visitors alike. Work alongside a supportive team, build valuable skills and contribute to protecting Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems and making a positive impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Ranger (OO4), you will support the Ranger in Charge in delivering a broad range of park and land management programs across national parks and state forests in the Ingham region. The role includes fire management and bushfire response, weed and pest control, natural and cultural resource management, infrastructure maintenance, project delivery and compliance activities.

You'll also work closely with neighbouring landholders, community stakeholders and visitors,



helping to build positive relationships and support conservation outcomes. The position combines hands-on field work with administrative responsibilities such as record keeping, procurement and reporting. You'll contribute to emergency response

operations, assist with supervising staff, volunteers and students, and help maintain a safe and inclusive workplace.

We're looking for someone who is motivated, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in conservation, land management, fire management or a related field will be highly regarded. A current unrestricted manual driver's licence is mandatory, while qualifications in Conservation and Land Management, fire management, chainsaw operation or an MR truck licence would be advantageous.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and is passionate about protecting Queensland's unique natural environments.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment

📌 Ranger (Cooktown)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cooktown