Contract Full-Time - Through to 30 June 2026
36.25 per week (Monday to Friday)
This role is particularly well suited to individuals with an agriculture, farming, or hands-on labour background, who enjoy physical outdoor work and working with machinery in rugged environments.
About the Role
As a Forest Ranger, you'll work on the ground to ensure compliance and sustainability across timber harvesting and forest product operations. This role combines environmental stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and field-based work in remote locations across Queensland.
Key Duties
- Assess tree selection and harvesting sites for compliance with environmental and safety standards
- Assist in the preparation of sale proposals and operational plans
- Monitor and ensure permittee compliance with codes and regulations
- Operate 4WDs, quad bikes, side-by-sides or motorcycles in rugged terrain
- Conduct audits and risk assessments in forest operations
- Liaise with industry stakeholders, landholders, and community groups
- Travel regularly and camp in remote field sites as needed
- Self-starters who can work independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and capable of working in outdoor environments
- Proficient (or willing to learn) in using ArcGIS, GPS, UHF radios, and other communication devices
- Strong communicators who can engage with contractors, permittees, and the public
- Environmentally and safety conscious
- Comfortable with physical labour and remote bush settings
- Physical demands include carrying up to 10kg during long walks and lifting 20kg of equipment
- Fieldwork often involves remote, rugged locations and extended travel (excluding weekends)
- C Class Driver's license (minimum)
- Motorcycle license highly regarded
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work rights
- Ability to pass criminal history checks and disclose any conflicts of interest
RWM Group is an Australian owned specialist recruitment and workforce management company with both local and international talent solutions. RWM Group is part of PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality. We thank you for your application, however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. A full list of all vacancies within RWM Group can be found on our website https://www.rwmgroup.com.au/
