Description:
Coastal and Islands Region covers unique and diverse landscapes stretching from the world’s largest sand island and World Heritage-listed Fraser Island – K’gari, in the north to the recreational fishing haven of the Southern Bay Islands in the south. The region manages six of the seven recreation areas in Queensland: K’gari (Fraser Island), Mulgumpin (Moreton Island), Bribie Island, Inskip Peninsula, Cooloola and Minjerribah that adjoins Naree Budjong Djara National Park on North Stradbroke Island.This is an exciting opportunity where you can contribute to the wellbeing of staff in CIR through safe work practices by complying with legislation, regulations and codes in areas such as first aid, fire, pest and weed management, incident response, asset management and compliance.
Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of one of our most wonderful places.
As The OO6 Ranger (Safety) You Will
- Lead, coordinate and advise on a broad range of work health and safety functions throughout the Region which includes consultative processes and networks, risk reduction strategies, incident investigation and the development of appropriate related training strategies.
- Plan, develop, monitor and review workplace health and safety legislation, regulations, codes and practice, policies, systems and procedures within the Workplace Health and Safety Environment to ensure the region meets compliance obligations.
- Develop and implement workplace health and safety programs to assist the region with hazardous chemical management, risk registers and workplace assessments.
- Report on the implementation of health and safety systems and practices across the region and recommend and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including regional staff, other government departments and external agencies.
- Conduct and assist with incident investigations and workplace health and safety compliance activities.
- Coordinate and develop regional training programs including planning, monitoring and attendance tracking to ensure that mandatory core skills training is undertaken and within training budget allocations.
- Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples of Australia.
- Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same. Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
- Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
- You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/678628/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
10 Feb 2026;
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