Ranger

Queensland Government

  • Cairns, QLD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 48 mins ago
The primary objective of this role is to deliver strategic pest management expertise by providing comprehensive regional administrative and technical support. The position plays a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing key pest management priorities across the Northern Region, ensuring effective and sustainable outcomes.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification OO5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/658915/25
Closing date 19-Sep-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 20 March 2026 with possible extension
Contact person Dan Mead
Contact details Ph: 0455 064 037
Access theKey Responsibilities:
Pest Management Support::
  • Assist with planning, delivering, and reporting on pest management projects across the region.
  • Play a key role in the delivery and monitoring of pest management activities to ensure outcomes align with regional priorities.
  • Provide mapping and data management support and apply or learn best-practice pest management techniques.
Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Share knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders, assisting them to identify solutions and overcome challenges.
  • Foster and contribute to a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.
Travel and Field Work:
  • Participate in multi-day field trips and travel to various locations across the Northern Region as required to support pest management activities.
What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you will:
  • Be an effective communicator, capable of working collaboratively within teams and with external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions quickly and practically.
  • Work efficiently, both in teams and autonomously, to deliver on project goals.
  • Bring desirable skills such as experience in mapping, data management and knowledge of pest management best practices.
  • This role offers the opportunity to contribute to protecting Queensland's natural landscape while collaborating with a variety of teams and stakeholders to implement effective pest management solutions.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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