Under the direction of the Yunbenun Ranger Coordinator, this position will work on all aspects of Land and Sea Management, including conducting management of weeds and fire, waterways, species surveys, and at the advice and guidance of the Yunbenun Rangers Working Group, record Traditional knowledge and monitor culturally significant sites.

The ranger's work will include a high level of field work and will also involve liaison/consultation with government representatives (e.g. QPWS), park visitors, schools and local community groups, and project partners. The role will receive project-specific training provided on and off park and will gain experience in performing park patrols, answering public enquiries, and undertaking other duties as requested by the Ranger Coordinator.

The successful candidate will be required to respect Wulgurukaba Traditional Owner protocols whilst working on any projects on both land and sea Country.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Liaison and communication with Traditional Owner groups, government agencies (QPWS), public, community, media, tourist operators and others.
• Respect Wulgurukaba cultural values.
• Undertake training and actual management of weeds and fire, waterways, monitoring activities (water quality, vegetation, and species surveys) and undertake recordings of traditional knowledge and culturally significant sites.
• Be involved in talking to the community and school children about the project, the importance of Caring for Country and natural resource management.
• Actively promote and provide a good role model for the Yunbenun Ranger Program.
• Comply with relevant Occupational Health & Safety legislation and departmental policies and guidelines relating to this position.
• Promote a culturally safe and respectful work environment for women, guided by cultural protocols.
• Support and encourage the involvement of women in land and sea management activities, knowledge sharing, and monitoring of culturally significant sites.
• Recognise and respect the distinct cultural responsibilities and strengths that women bring to Caring for Country.
• Assist in creating opportunities for mentoring and learning pathways for young women, including community and school engagement.
• Collaborate with female Traditional Owners and Elders to ensure gender-specific cultural knowledge is acknowledged and protected.
• Other activities as required.

This role actively contributes to ensuring the Yunbenun Ranger Program remains inclusive and representative of both men’s and women’s cultural and environmental responsibilities. The successful candidate will be required to respect Wulgurukaba established and/or emergent Traditional Cultural protocols whilst planning or delivering Yunbenun Ranger activities on land and sea country.

Selection Criteria:

• Experience or interest in conservation and land management.
• Knowledge and experience of Wulgurukaba cultural values and how they would apply them in their work.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding and ability to learn workplace health and safety requirements.

See the position description attached for further information about this role.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, you will need to submit:

• A Current Resume/CV (maximum 4 pages): Include your personal data with name, qualifications, membership of professional associations where relevant, your employment history in date order with emphasis on the relevant experience asked for by the selection panel, and names and contact details of two referees.
• Selection Criteria Response (three pages maximum). Submit an application that responds to the 'Selection Criteria' by providing a short summary against each question explaining how your skills and experience are best suited to the position.

Applications can be submitted in person at the Girringun Aboriginal Corporation office, posted or emailed to Girringun HR on the details below:

Contact: Olivia Mooka
Email: hr@girringun.com.au
Address: 235 Victoria Street, Cardwell QLD 4849
Postal Address: PO Box 303, Cardwell QLD 4849
Phone: (07) 4066 8300.

*CLOSING DATE: 5pm Friday 9 October 2026.