Adventure Awaits - Become an OO4 Ranger in Cooktown and Protect Cape York's Wild Landscapes! Are you ready for a career where the great outdoors is your office, every day brings new challenges, and your work makes a real difference? As an OO4 Ranger in theCooktown Management Unit, you'll be at the heart of protecting and managing some of Queensland's most iconic national parks. You'll support the Ranger-in-Charge andthe OO5/2IC Ranger to deliver the monthly operational program and annual work plan across a diverse estate of 11 national parks, coordinating OO3 Rangers and prioritising field activities to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently and effectively.This is not your typical desk job! A major part of your role is working alongside Aboriginal rangers in jointly managed Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL) national parks. You'll help implement cultural and natural resource management activities, support on-country operations, and build strong, respectful partnerships with Traditional Owners. Your contribution will ensure cultural values, conservation goals, and land management priorities are woven into everyday operations, giving you the chance to make a real impact on-country. The OO4 Ranger is also a key player across the broader Southern Cape York District. You'll get ready to roll out for planned burns, wildfire responses and district support whenever it's needed. Fire operations are an exciting and essential part of the job, often at short notice, giving you hands-on experience in protecting landscapes, communities and wildlife from bushfires. Every day brings variety. Beyond operational leadership, you'll support workplace health and safety, maintain plant and equipment, participate in compliance activities and contribute to reporting and administrative tasks. You'll need to stay organised, proactive and flexible, balancing office responsibilities with fieldwork, often in remote and rugged terrain. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment, enjoys leading and supporting teams and loves a mix of strategic planning, hands-on work and adventure. You'll collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, landholders and Traditional Owners, contributing to meaningful conservation and cultural outcomes while gaining invaluable experience in land and fire management. Being an OO4 Ranger isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle. You'll explore remote landscapes, manage diverse ecosystems, participate in fire operations and make a real difference in protecting Cape York's natural and cultural heritage. Every day offers new challenges, breathtaking scenery and the chance to lead, learn and grow while working alongside passionate Rangers and Aboriginal partners. If you're looking for a role that combines adventure, teamwork, conservation, culture and fire management, where no two days are ever the same, then the OO4 Ranger position in the Cooktown Management Unit is calling your name. Step into a career that's challenging, rewarding and full of unforgettable experiences while helping safeguard one of Queensland's most remarkable regions. Applications to remain current for 12 months.
