We are seeking a OO5 Ranger to join the Bribie Island team. This role is responsible for staff supervision, workplace health and safety, natural resource and visitor management, infrastructure maintenance, and the efficient allocation of resources to deliver operational work programs. The position provides leadership to a field-based team, coordinates compliance and enforcement activities, and builds positive relationships with staff, stakeholders and visitors. Significant experience in compliance, resource management, procurement and operational planning is required. Working in a high-use recreation area, the role has a robust focus on visitor engagement, education and compliance patrols. The successful applicant will be a motivated leader, effective communicator and collaborative team member dedicated to protecting natural values while enhancing visitor experiences.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification OO5
Workplace Location Moreton Bay - North,Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/697780/26
Closing date 26-Aug-2026
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Contact person Elyce Gray
Contact details Phone: 0437 968 572
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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 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 is responsible for management of the Bribie Island Recreation Area, Pumicestone Passage section of Moreton Bay Marine Park.



Experience in staff supervision, leadership, workplace health and safety, natural resource management, infrastructure development and maintenance, visitor management, procurement and allocation of resources to support work program delivery and high level of experience in field-based compliance and enforcement are key requirements of the role.

The successful applicant will require the ability to communicate clearly and maintain a positive and supportive approach within a team environment.

The Bribie Island Recreation Area including the Pumicestone Passage are high visitation areas where there is a strong focus on regular visitor compliance including patrols. This role is required to work on weekends and during school holidays.

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 to remain current for 12 months.

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