Wabubadda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a dedicated Senior Ranger 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.

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.

Lead practices in effective natural resource management areas including 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 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 undertake land conservation and on-country management activities, as required; for the sustainability, biodiversity and cultural heritage integrity on Jirrbal traditional country.

Lead effective practices in the management of feral animals, weeds, fire, species, water quality, habitat restoration, monitoring and mapping of culturally significant sites.

Support Elders and Traditional Owners to conduct management work on traditional land and waterways.

Work effectively with other staff and partners including traditional owners, Elders, partner agencies (government & non-government), commercial operators, education providers, local community groups and public enquiries as required.

Support Jirrbal Ranger Co-ordinator in leading a team of rangers to develop and deliver work plans, timely reporting, initiatives, and project outcomes.

Work with Rangers and trainees to enhance their understanding of conservation land management, planning, monitoring and review, and to enhance their skills in conservation activities.

Ensure that Rangers have a good understanding of how daily work activities link to broader management objectives and how yearly and monthly work plans direct daily work activities.

Provide regular and ongoing reports to line management as directed.

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 assist and support the delivery of the Jirrbal Junior Ranger program activities including ranger educational activities with students, children and young people and ensuring safety of all involved.

Perform any other duties as requested by the Jirrbal Ranger Coordinator’s or Executive management.

Key Responsibilities:

Be punctual, reliable and maintain a neat and tidy appearance.

Maintain respect for Jirrbal Elders, people and traditional country.

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.

This is a designated First Nations-identified role. It is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

identify as an Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and

be accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person.

Confirmation of Aboriginality must be provided with application

Applicants of Jirrbal descent will be prioritised.

Key Selection Criteria

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

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience, sound communication skills, and problem solving.

Demonstrated understanding of animal and plant management, equipment and chemicals but not limited to within workplace health and safety guidelines

Ability to follow instructions, work both supervised and unsupervised in line with standard policies and procedures.

Sound computer literacy skills and understanding of administration tasks associated with use of mapping platforms, GPS applications and field-based technology and apps or willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management qualification with experience in the field.

QLD Drivers Licence (C Class)

Adequate reading and writing 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

Desirable

Remote first aid training

4WD driving experience in remote areas

Willingness to work flexible hours inclusive of out-of-ordinary working hours and weekends, particularly during the annual fire program.

Small engine maintenance knowledge

HOW TO APPLY

Provide a copy of your

Current Resume

Confirmation of Aboriginality; and

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

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.