Natural Assets Ranger

Requisition Number: 793

Salary Range: $58,062.68 per annum plus applicable allowances

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Gordonvale Depot

Application Close Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you interested in working in nature, in a varied role?

Do you want to help make a lasting difference to the Cairns Region’s iconic environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Natural Assets Ranger to join our Natural Assets Management team!

What You Will Do:

As a Natural Assets Ranger, you will enjoy undertaking a diverse range of tasks which will ensure that no two days are ever the same! Your work will take you across the region, from Waugh’s Pocket in the south to Ellis Beach in the north, supporting the Natural Assets Management Team in protecting and enhancing our environment. The role is focused on pest plant and animal management along with seasonal fire management, revegetation and native wildlife activities. You will liaise and assist in working with the community in a range of land management practices addressing both environmental and community concerns.

This role offers ample opportunities for skill development and training to support a dynamic workload that changes with the seasons.

What We Are Looking For:

Completion of secondary education up to Year 10, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a solid understanding of basic mathematics.

Cert II Conservation & Land Management, or equivalent, or significant experience in an environmental and / or land management role.

Proven ability to identify native and declared plant species, with experience in managing and controlling these through activities such as landscaping, forestry, environmental restoration, park development, and pest plant and animal control.

Experience operating 4WD vehicles in off-road and challenging conditions.

Willingness & desirability to participate in fire management and pest animal management activities.

Demonstrated ability to undertake a wide variety of physically demanding labouring tasks in a range of climatic conditions and terrains.

Demonstrated ability to develop sound, professional and responsive working relationships specifically in the areas of dealing with the public and emphasis on providing quality customer service.

If you are passionate about the outdoors, enjoy the physical challenges that come with achieving environmental goals, thrive in a team setting, and are eager to learn about the services and programs the Natural Assets Management team offers the community, then this is an opportunity you will not want to miss!

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council