Resource Ranger

State: QLD

Department: Environment Tourism Science and Innovation

Position: OO5

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Cairns region

Salary: - $82859 - $90868 (yearly)- $3176.00 - $3483.00 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Tue May 19 2026

Imagine waking up where rainforests meet reef, working in some of Australia’s most spectacular protected areas while making a genuine difference for nature and community. Based in tropical Cairns, this role offers an exceptional lifestyle for someone who thrives in the field, keeps up with technology and feels a deep connection to the natural environment. As a Resource Ranger, your days will be shaped by purpose: protecting threatened species, caring for country, responding to fire and natural events, and working alongside dedicated colleagues, Traditional Owners and local communities. This is a role for people who see conservation not as a job, but as a calling — and who value teamwork, resilience and living close to the landscapes they protect.