Looking for a temporary role as Ranger?

As OO5 Ranger (Assets), you will plan, deliver and report on infrastructure and asset programs. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating the annual maintenance program for ranger bases and visitor infrastructure.

Based in Charters Towers or Townsville, you will travel to numerous protected areas in central and northwest Queensland.

Depending on the task, you may be required to lead a team, be part of a team or to work alone. Travel is a regular requirement, so it is essential that you are organised, practical and capable of working and camping in remote (and sometimes isolated) locations.

Rangers work on a roster basis which can include weekend work. At times, you will support the operational teams with fire management duties including wildfire suppression and assist with other emergency response situations. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required for this role.

There are no tertiary qualifications required, however a White Card for Construction is necessary to undertake this position and construction-related experience is highly desirable. Experience in procurement and the management of small to medium-scale construction projects is also highly desirable.

Licences

It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold a current unrestricted manual driver’s licence. Officers are required to drive government vehicles, including four-wheel drives as a part of their day-to-day and field work.