Field ranger (gold coast)

About Seqwater

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.

Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority.

Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

We commit to delivering a high standard of customer service aligned to our strategic vision.

We value working collaboratively with our internal external customers to improve service delivery.

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Supervisor Recreation Catchment, you will carry out a range of natural resource management functions across a range of assets, including catchments and recreation facilities, in order to provide secure and fit for purpose facilities suitable for public use.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to wildfire events and participate in the delivery of the prescribed burns program for the area.
• Work in conjunction with the Fire Management team in the planning and implementation of fire management and preventative activities.
• Deliver a range of works across the Region, including grounds maintenance, landscaping, tree planting, recreational asset maintenance, fencing, and minor capital improvements, to ensure sites and facilities are safe and fit for purpose.
• Undertake patrols on Seqwater land and on water to ensure Seqwater policies are being adhered to, and take appropriate action as required.

Hours and Locations

This role will be part of a team that works on a roster including weekends, public holidays and some on‐call work (shift allowances apply).

About you

• Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management as a minimum; or Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Horticulture (or similar); or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Possess a C Class Driver's Licence for manual vehicle (mandatory).
• Minimum three years' experience in natural resource management.
• Fire Fighting Level 1 (Desirable).
• Chainsaw Level 1 and 2 Certificate (Desirable).

This position has a salary range between $74,****** - $94,****** p.a plus *****% superannuation .

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements.

Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible.

Each application will be considered on its merits.

To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Thursday 18th June ****

For further information please email enquiries to ***************************