Have you been waiting to make an impact? We’re looking to add to our team of rangers in leading the Fire management of K’gari (Fraser Island) within Coastal & Islands Region.

Our rangers ensure that the Queensland’s national parks, state forests and reserves are protected, accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. We work in partnership with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas. Our work can be challenging - important work usually is, but your contribution will count, and so will you. If you seek variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace, we want to hear from you.

Targeted Vacancy

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.

If you are eligible to apply for this vacancy, you can apply online. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted Vacancy will not be considered.

This position sits within the Coastal and Islands Region of Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships and is responsible for delivering enhanced operational fire management outcomes for the department. This is a unique opportunity to be part of Coastal and Islands Region and to be part of the K'gari (Fraser Island) NRM Fire Management Team and be directly involved in the implementation of fire management activities on K'gari (Fraser Island).

About you

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively in the fire space. Your planning skills will be key in juggling and meeting competing priorities, while your ability to motivate and influence your team will be the key to achieving outcomes in a busy and changing environment. To be successful in the role, you will also have:

• Ability to manage a planning and evaluation program including associated Fire strategies.
• On ground firefighting and fire management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in small teams.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to coordinate and facilitate workshops comprised of various stakeholder groups.
• Ability to build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders of management planning, particularly with the First Nation community.
• Strong problem solving and resolution skills.
• High level writing and data presentation skills.
• Mapping skills.

Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!

• Enjoy living in a fantastic site, significant development opportunities!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• 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 are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.