As Ranger in Charge, you will lead a small team of Rangers responsible for planning and delivering annual works programs within the Nebo work unit. The Nebo Work Unit incorporates various parks and forests within the area surrounding Nebo, including Homevale National Park, Dipperu National Park (Scientific), Redcliffevale National Park and several proposed estate additions.
You will be responsible for planning and undertaking fire, pest and compliance activities, implementing work programs, maintaining park infrastructure, such as boundary fences and park access tracks. Undertaking administrative and reporting functions including program management and reporting, financial and budget management and human resource management will also be an important aspect of your role.
In this role, you will refine and build your practical and team skills. On a daily basis, you'll deal with both familiar and complex issues. Traveling, undertaking field work and camping out in varying climatic conditions is a regular part of both roles. Outdoor duties will be balanced with indoor work including reporting and administrative, financial and budget management tasks.
As Ranger in Charge, you will:
• Manage the day to day operations of the work unit.
• Develop and implement operational plans consistent with business plans, strategies, policies and procedures.
• Manage and supervise staff, contractors and volunteers - including the management of performance issues.
• Grow your and your team's skills and capabilities.
• Manage the work unit budget and expenditure.
• Undertake projects to achieve set operational and conservation objectives.
• Ensure employee and visitor safety.
• Respond to critical incidents.
• Undertake visitor, fire and pest management activities.
• Implement and enforce legislation administered by the Department.
• Establish partnerships that assist operations and achieve objectives and outcomes of the regional business plan.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, community groups and visitors to create a greater understanding and appreciation of the Department and its role.
• Negotiate with stakeholders, neighbours and community groups to achieve acceptable resolution of local land management issues.
• Perform other assigned duties at the classification level within your competence and training.
It is essential that you hold a manual driver's licence. While you do not need any tertiary qualifications, a formal qualification in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded as will a certification to use agricultural chemicals and poisons and possession of a White Card for Construction and a Queensland firearms licence.
The Ranger in Charge needs to be well-organised, resourceful and able to travel and willing to build and sustain meaningful relationships. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you will uphold a positive, safe, diverse and inclusive culture and be provided opportunities to learn, discover and grow.
Further your leadership skills. Measure your own success through the achievements of your team. Continue to grow and leverage your knowledge in natural resource management and conservation. Work in partnership with Traditional Owners looking after Country.
Accommodation can be negotiated at Nebo.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/682809/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 09 April 2026