Position Title:  Ranger in Charge - Temporary

Location:  Bladensburg National Park

Remuneration:  $91,495 to $96,217 p.a.

Live and work in western Queensland!

Undertake hands-on leadership with a mix of office and field work. Deliver conservation management priorities.

Live and work on one of Queensland's western parks! 

As Ranger in Charge, you will lead and coordinate the planning and delivery of operational work programs within the Bladensburg Work Unit. You will directly supervise a OO3 Ranger and work collaboratively with park neighbours, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders to achieve park management objectives and conservation outcomes.

Your role will:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the work unit.
• Develop and implement operational plans consistent with business plans, strategies, policies and procedures.
• Undertake asset, visitor, fire and pest management activities.
• Manage and supervise staff, contractors and volunteers.
• Grow your and your team's skills and capabilities.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
• Manage the work unit budget and expenditure.
• Undertake projects to achieve set operational and conservation objectives.
• Respond to critical incidents.
• Implement and enforce legislation administered by the Department.
• Establish partnerships that assist operations and achieve objectives and outcomes of the regional business plan.
• Work with and learn from First Nations partners to achieve stronger outcomes for Country and people.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders and visitors.
• Negotiate and resolve local management issues.
• Perform other assigned duties at the classification level within your competence and training.

A three-bedroom residence suitable for a small family or couple is provided at the Bladensburg ranger base.