Overview
Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
Salary: $84,104 – $92,113 pa. + super, and allowances
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: QLD/674644/25
As the second in Charge within the Rockhampton Work Unit, you will report directly to and support the Ranger in Charge to plan and deliver the day-to-day work program in accordance with the annual business plan. You will lead and guide a small team of rangers, inspire enthusiasm, and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Working collaboratively with other Rangers, volunteers and external contractors, you will deliver annual fire, pest, natural resource, visitor and asset management programs, assist threatened species and ecosystem protection, undertake cultural heritage protection activities and plant and infrastructure maintenance tasks in protected areas and State Forests.
To join our team as a OO5 Ranger, you must have the following skills:
- supervisory experience
- an ability to work collaboratively with others to plan and deliver annual work programs and projects
- administrative skills – for compiling reports, maintaining records and using computer systems and applications
- experience managing human resources and budget processes
- highly developed communication skills – to respond to client queries, provide advice and carry out park patrols
- confidence undertaking compliance and enforcement activities
- ability to establish and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including park neighbours and authority holders
- experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment (or the ability to rapidly acquire)
- a willingness to support and promote the interests of First Nations people.
While you do not need any tertiary qualifications, a formal qualification in a relevant discipline would be highly regarded; as would a certification to use agricultural chemicals and poisons and possession of a Queensland firearms licence.
This is a great opportunity for those with a positive attitude and the ability to work as a member of a team, and occasionally alone.
Mandatory requirements
It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted manual driver’s licence. You will need to provide a copy of your driver’s licence, with the original sighted prior to engagement. Employees are required to drive government vehicles, including four-wheel drives as a part of their day-to-day and field work. You do not require tertiary qualifications to undertake this position, however a certificate in Conservation and Land Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
To be considered you must provide:
- your current resume of no more than 4 pages
- a short 1-2 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role. Your statement should demonstrate your ability or potential to fulfil the requirements under the “What we are looking for” section.
- a statement outlining how you will contribute to our workforce diversity-noting our department values equity and diversity.
- evidence of the above listed Mandatory Requirements to confirm your eligibility.
No accommodation is provided for this position.
We encourage you to find out more about this role by contacting the contact officer and further information can be found in the position description.
The Queensland Government is committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a copy of the Position Description and to Apply visit: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-674644-25.
Enquiries to John Sergeev, Ph: 0408 872 154. Job Ad Reference: QLD/674644/25.
Closing date: Wednesday, 14th January 2026.
