Ranger (Vessel Master) , Environment and Science

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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification OO5
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/540019/24
Closing date 09-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Peter Macrae
Contact details Ph: 0424 299 340
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The Opportunity:
This Ranger/Vessel Master roles focus area is to operate and maintain Departmental vessels and associated equipment as well as to assist in marine, island and coastal protected area management including in water activities. As a member of a team, this position will be aligned to the annual operations of the 24m long-range patrol vessels and will include patrols for extended periods up to 15 days at a time, totalling up to 130 days at sea per annum. The holder of this position must have the minimum of a Master Class
24m NC and Marine Engine Drivers II NC.
Experience on similar sized vessels is highly desirable. In addition, this role will also assist in the operation and maintenance of the departments' short/mid-range patrol vessels such as a 10.5m RIB and 12m landing barge.
The position will be required to:

• Master and Engineer on 24m long-range patrol vessels
• Operate and maintain vessels and participate in vessel patrols, including patrols for extended periods for up to 130 days at sea
• Participate in work programs across the region; including those relating to vessel crewing/operation, fire control, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure maintenance
• Work cooperatively with Traditional owners and other agencies and participate in patrols on board vessels operated by other agencies
• Undertake work in remote areas
• Operate in accordance with the Department Code of Conduct.

This position may be required to:

• Undertake and supervise SCUBA diving activities
• Fly in light fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft
• Handle potentially dangerous wildlife.

You must have the following mandatory qualifications:

• Current AMSA Master

24m NC (Master Class V) Certificate of Competency

• Current AMSA Marine Engine Driver (MED) Grade 2 Certificate of Competency

It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted manual driver's licence.
In addition to the mandatory requirements, it is desirable that the successful applicant holds the following accreditation:

• Senior First Aid certificate
• Wildfire Suppression and Prescribed Burning Level 1
• Unrestricted Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate
• Chainsaw operators accreditation (Level 1 & 2)
• Operation of specialised equipment such as ATV/ side by side, Forklift and Bobcat
• Departmental Law Enforcement (Level 1) accreditation

You'll need:

• Resilience, pragmatism, tenacity, and confidence in a regional or remote setting
• Courageous and ethical leadership, advanced communication skills
• The ability to form trusted relationships with both First Nations partners and others
• Organisational, project management and teamwork skills
• Compliance and enforcement skills
• A strong understanding of conservation and natural resource management, marine operations and workplace health and safety (both physical and psychological)
• Administration and computer skills

To be considered you must:
1. apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following documents:

• your current resume of no more than 4 pages
• a short 2-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role.

2. Participate in the online questionnaire “ ” to assess your suitability for the role.
Please Note: this recruitment process may be used to fill further vacancies across the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region, these positions could be in the following locations: Cairns, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Rosslyn Bay, Gladstone.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/540019/24
Closing Date: Friday, 09 February 2024
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