Wabubadda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking two (2) dedicated individuals to join the Jirrbal Ranger team. Our enthusiastic and committed Ranger team will be based in Ravenshoe and work across Jirrbal traditional owner's geographical footprint and Native Title determined areas managed by Wabubadda Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC.

We are seeking to engage one (1) male and one (1) female ranger trainee as part of this recruitment round.

The Role

Ranger’s work across a broad area of the landscape, completing a variety of tasks and gaining further skills and knowledge from other rangers and completing of training courses provided.

Develop skills in natural resource management areas such as pest, fire, weed, and infrastructure management programs including the protection of threatened species, and biosecurity compliance.

Key Duties

As a member of a team, undertake learning and works in natural and cultural resource management on Jirrbal traditional country whilst at the same time gaining formal qualifications and experience.

Under the direction of the Jirrbal Ranger Coordinator’s and/or Jirrbal Senior Ranger to undertake land conservation and on-country management activities, as required; for the sustainability, biodiversity and cultural heritage integrity on Jirrbal traditional country.

Learn effective practices in land management and related activities as directed by co-ordinator and/or supervisory staff, and other duties relevant to the Rangers program including management of feral animals, weeds, fire, species, water quality, habitat restoration, monitoring and mapping of culturally significant sites.

Work effectively with other staff and partners.

Ensure work is done in accordance with WHS regulations specifically in dealing with hazardous chemicals and manual handling.

Ensure equipment is used and maintained at industry standards.

Interact with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Elders to support Traditional Owners to access Traditional land, waterways and caring for country.

Under the direction of the Jirrbal Ranger Coordinator and/or supervisor assist with delivering Jirrbal Junior Ranger activities including ranger educational activities with students, children and young people and ensuring safety of all involved.

Other position related duties as requested by the Ranger Co-ordinator or delegated person; and

Maintain respect for Jirrbal people and traditional country.

Key Responsibilities:

Arrive on time each day, ready to learn and participate.

Maintain respect for Jirrbal Elders and people and traditional country.

Maintain satisfactory progress of traineeship which includes theory with Registered Training Organisation.

Be fit for duty and perform outdoor duties without imposing risks to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Continuously improve qualifications and skills through work practices, training, on the job performance and to widen skills base and range of experience.

Maintain a neat appearance, good health and match industry standards while working in a difficult and challenging tropical environment

Key Selection Criteria

Understanding of cultural protocols, together with a willingness to work respectfully in accordance with Jirrbal and other Indigenous cultural protocols

Strong interest in land, waterways and rainforest management.

Ability and willingness to undertake physical labour, outdoors and in adverse weather conditions, on/around water, as well as handling a variety of plants and animals, power tools, chemicals and the like, within workplace health and safety guidelines

Ability and willingness to follow instructions and work in a team environment

This is a designated Aboriginal-identified role. It is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal who is of Jirrbal descent and therefore:

identifies as an Aboriginal

be accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal

Confirmation of Aboriginality and Jirrbal descent must be provided with application

Please note: These positions are to be filled by candidates who are of Jirrbal descent

Essential Requirements

QLD Drivers Licence (C Class) or ability and willingness to obtain

Adequate reading and writing skills and/or keen to improve these skills.

Working with Children Check/Blue Card or able to obtain

Undergo Criminal History Check

Agree to undertake ad-hoc drug and alcohol test to satisfy program’s contractual requirements

HOW TO APPLY

Provide a copy of your

Current Resume

Confirmation of Jirrbal descent; and

Cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining why you wish to be employed as a Jirrbal Ranger (Trainee)

Applications can be submitted by one of three (3) ways

Uploaded via SEEK or

Emailed to [email protected] or

Deliver to Wabubadda Aboriginal Corporation, 66A Grigg St, RAVENSHOE, QLD, 4888

APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 11th July 2025, applications submitted after the due date will not be accepted.