Natural Assets Ranger

Requisition Number: 567
Salary Range: $58,062.68 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Gordonvale Depot
Application Close Date: Sunday, 23 March 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about preserving natural environments?
Do you want to play a key role in protecting our land and enhancing biodiversity?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Natural Assets Ranger to join our Natural Asset 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! You will collaborate with the community on a wide range of land management projects, supporting a passionate team dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment.

From Mirriwinni to Ellis Beach, you will tackle diverse challenges that impact both nature and the local community. With plenty of opportunities for skill development and training, you will stay engaged as your responsibilities evolve with the change of seasons.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to work hands-on in a range of activities including pest management, fire management, revegetation and native wildlife. If you are an outdoor enthusiast who thrives on physical challenges and wants to make a real difference in environmental outcomes, this is the perfect role for you!

What We Are Looking For:

• Secondary education to Year 10 with good writing and communication skills and an understanding of basic 
  mathematics.
• A current class C Manual Drivers Licence along with 4 wheel driving experience in off road conditions.
  Cert II Conservation & Land Management, or equivalent, or significant experience in an environmental and / or land management role.
• Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Construction Safety White card
• Ability to identify native and declared plants species and manage and control same e.g. landscaping, forestry, environmental repair, park development, pest plant and animal control.
• 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.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working 
  arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being 
  memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation 
  contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and 
  development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental 
  leave

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: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

Agency applications are not being accepted at this stage.