Ranger, Environment And Science

Lake Eacham Ranger Base is located in the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland. The team is responsible for park and visitor management of the Lake Eacham , Lake Barrine and Crater Lakes National Parks.Part of the Tablelands Management unit, Rangers in uniform are very much in the public eye and represent the face of the Department. Rangers must be polite, professional and courteous in their interactions with the public. Remote area travel, use of four wheel drive vehicles, bush work and living away from home may be integral aspects of this position. Rangers require a good level of physical stamina, with the work often requires walking long distances with heavy loads or in adverse environmental conditions.Rangers ensure that the Queensland's national parks, state forests and reserves are protected, accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. Rangers work in partnership with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas which are managed by DESI under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, Recreation Areas Management Act 2006, Marine Parks Act 2004, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, Forestry Act 1959 and other relevant legislation. Rangers may work across five focus areas dependent on operational need, including Pest Management, Fire Management, Estate Management, Visitor Management and Assets and Safety. As such, Rangers may turn their hands to a wide range of jobs that can be safely undertaken by non-tradespersons.Applications will remain current for 12 months.