TARGETED VACANCY
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander priority consideration
An exciting opportunity exists to join our team of Rangers on Lamington National Park. Rangers ensure that Queensland's national parks, state forests, and reserves are protected, accessible, and valued by all Queenslanders. This means Rangers undertake a wide variety of tasks to achieve this including carrying out maintenance on assets, natural resource and cultural management, fire management, weed and pest control, and more.
The work is mostly field-based and can be physically challenging, including working in remote outdoor environments and rough terrain, so a high level of fitness is required. You will require skills with tools, and additional skills with chainsaws and other machinery are desirable. Duties may also include cleaning of amenities and undertaking some administrative tasks using computers and other technology. You will work with a wide variety of people, including the general public and both internal and external stakeholders, so great communication skills and personal presentation are a must.
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 part of their day-to-day and field work.
Whilst not mandatory, it is highly desirable that the successful applicant already holds one or more of the following accreditations and/or certificates. Training will be provided by the Department to the successful applicant in order to attain the required accreditations/certificates:
1. Chainsaw operator's accreditation (Level 1 or 2 certificate)
2. Senior First Aid certificate
3. Firefighting Operations (Fire Crew) Level 1 certificate
4. Unrestricted Agriculture Chemical Distribution Certificate
5. Departmental Law Enforcement accreditation (Level 1)
If this sounds like something for you, check out how to apply!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/601184/24
Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr