Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks (GBR&MP) Region are excited to share an incredible opportunity for a OO5 Ranger (Assets) to join the team on a permanent basis.

As one of the six regions of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the GBR&MP Region delivers conservation and management activities across land and sea including implementing the Reef Joint Field Management Program in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Additionally, the Region oversees the state's southern marine parks - Great Sandy Marine Park and Moreton Bay Marine Park.

Marine Park Rangers help care for and protect marine parks on both land and sea. They carry out a range of activities including checking the health of the environment, talking with the public, doing on-water compliance patrols, and maintaining facilities such as camping areas and toilets. Marine Park Rangers also work closely with Traditional Owners to respect and maintain cultural values.

This role's primary responsibility to oversee the planning and management of diverse infrastructure projects across land and sea such as campgrounds, walking trails, lookouts, signage, staging areas, and accommodation facilities.

Role focus:
• Supervise work teams to deliver projects and contribute to annual planning, resource allocation, and budget management for infrastructure and recreational maintenance.
• Plan and execute projects involving park infrastructure, natural and cultural resource management, fire, weed, and pest control, while operating and maintaining equipment.
• Handle compliance, enforcement, customer service, and stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with Indigenous communities and government agencies.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative tasks including procurement and HR support.

To be considered you must hold the following qualifications:
• an automatic/ unrestricted manual driver's licence

A Coxswain NSCV1 licence is highly desirable in Marine Ranger roles but is not a mandatory requirement

To apply:
Lodge an application online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au that consists of the following:
• your current resume of no more than 2 pages
• a short 1 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/656578/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025