Lead Ranger – Indigenous Partnerships & Protected Areas

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Dunwich; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD - Dunwich QLD is seeking a senior leader to guide the North Stradbroke Island Management Unit. You will lead a ranger team, manage day-to-day activities across Naree Budjong Djara National Park and Teerk Roo Ra National Park, and operate within a joint-management framework with QYAC to protect conservation and cultural heritage.

The role requires exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to cross-cultural

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in natural resource management or protected area management is essential.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural, multi-agency environment with Aboriginal communities.
• Based in Goompi (Dunwich) on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the North Stradbroke Island Management Unit and ranger team.
• Deliver day-to-day management across Naree Budjong Djara National Park and Teerk Roo Ra National Park including vessel operations.
• Work within a formal joint-management framework between QPWS and Quandamooka People (QYAC).
• Foster partnerships and deliver conservation, cultural heritage and community outcomes across Quandamooka Country.

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD - Dunwich QLD is seeking a senior leader to guide the North Stradbroke Island Management Unit. You will lead a ranger team, manage day-to-day activities across Naree Budjong Djara National Park and Teerk Roo Ra National Park, and operate within a joint-management framework with QYAC to protect conservation and cultural heritage.

The role requires exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to cross-cultural