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 OO4
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/540103/24
Closing date 09-Feb-2024
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Contact person Andrew Congram
Contact details Ph: 0408 751 836
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The Opportunity:
This position works as a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships Marine Park Ranger/Vessel Master within the southern section of the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks Region. This Ranger/Vessel Master role's 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 significantly to the annual operations of the departments' short and long-range patrol vessels, including the new 24m patrol vessel “Reef Resilience” 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 an Open Coxswain qualification and be willing to up skill to both a Master Class V and Marine Engine Drivers II with the view of being trained to operate large offshore vessels. This role will participate in island and vessel-based operations which include regularly being away from home with overnight stays up to 15 days away and will include regular weekend work. Good physical health is a requirement of the position as it is hands on in delivering the units work requirements.
Field work including exposure to the sun (UV), hot / humid tropical temperatures, vessel engine rooms, fire and smoke, registered chemicals and poisons and long hours of work in remote areas, can be expected. This position may also be required to undertake in water and SCUBA diving activities, a rescue diver or higher qualification is favourable. 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 nontradespersons. The position will also be required to undertake compliance and enforcement activities in conjunction with other State and Commonwealth Agencies. Compliance, education and enforcement matters may include activities relating to Marine zoning including the recreational and commercial use of the national and marine park.
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:
Please apply online at with the following documents.
1. Your current resume of no more than 4 pages.
2. A 2-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role.
3. 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/540103/24
Closing Date: Friday, 09 February 2024
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