Job Description
Bush Heritage Australia is a leading conservation organisation dedicated to protecting ecosystems and wildlife across Australia. As a Field Officer (Ranger) based at Yourka Reserve, Einasleigh Uplands, you will work closely with the Reserve Manager to ensure effective day-to-day management in alignment with Reserve Management Plans and Bush Heritage goals.
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Key responsibilities include:
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General rural and station maintenance, including fencing, water supply, road maintenance, steel and timber fabrication, operation, and maintenance of plant and equipment.
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Fire management activities such as planned burns and bushfire containment.
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Implementation of Reserve Management Plan programs, including fire, pest animal, weed and soil conservation.
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Infrastructure development and maintenance projects.
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Building team-oriented relationships with neighbouring landholders, Traditional Owner communities, and other stakeholders.
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Routine patrols and inspections throughout the reserve.
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Participation in incident control, especially regarding fire management.
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Formal and informal training related to the role.
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Selection criteria:
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Relevant land management or natural resource management experience.
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Physical fitness for required manual activities.
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Practical skills in mechanics, infrastructure, or plant and equipment maintenance.
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Experience in remote areas, and ability to work independently and in teams.
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Valid driver's licence with 4WD experience, first aid, rural chemical user ACDC, basic firefighting and chainsaw certificates.
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The Yourka reserve is approximately 3 hours from Cairns on the southern Atherton Tablelands in a remote location, with accommodation provided for a single staff member. The role involves periods of isolation and outdoor manual work in varied conditions.

📌 Field Officer (Ranger) - Yourka (Queensland)
🏢 Environmental Jobs
📍 Queensland