We are seeking an experienced 005 Ranger to join our team based in Manly.This predominantly office-based role provides operational support to a Senior Ranger and multiple management units, helping deliver key work programs across the region.A major focus of the role is supporting the Bribie Island Recreation Area, a popular destination for day visitors and campers.Compliance and enforcement activities form an important part of the position. Candidates with experience interpreting and applying legislation, conducting compliance activities, and engaging with the public will be highly regarded.You will also bring, or be willing to develop, an understanding of conservation and land management principles and apply them to practical environmental outcomes.Join us in creating thriving environments, communities and economies while contributing to protecting QLD'S valued natural areas

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy setting. The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments 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.

This position works within the Moreton Bay region and subject to operational needs work locations may vary from Bribie Island in the north to South Stradbroke Island in the south. This position, however, is mainly office based and supports a Senior Ranger and various management units to deliver operational work programs. The role supports the Bribie Island Recreation Area management unit, which is visited by many day visitors and campers, with compliance and enforcement being a significant component of that unit's work duties.





A background in compliance and enforcement activities and experience interpreting and applying legislation will be highly regarded. Further, the applicant will have (or willingness to obtain) a foundational understanding of conservation and land management and the ability to apply these concepts in practical ways.

The position will also support the planning, coordination and delivery of capital works and infrastructure projects. This may include assisting with project planning, contractor liaison, project monitoring and reporting, and helping to ensure works are delivered in accordance with environmental, legislative and organisational requirements.

Experience working on projects, infrastructure programs, or asset management activities will be highly regarded.

This position may be required to supplement field rosters by undertaking compliance patrols, planned burns, wildfire deployments, conservation projects, or servicing and maintenance tasks. Therefore, experience in land management will be highly regarded; however, these skills can also be developed on the job.

What's in it for you?

- Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same. Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!

- Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!

- 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.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by reading the further information provided in the role description, and by contacting the contact officer for any further details.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment

📌 Ranger (East Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 East Brisbane