OO6 Ranger (Compliance)

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Positive team culture

Job summary

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service seeks an OO6 Ranger (Compliance) to support strategic direction and compliance capability across the South East Queensland Region. You will deliver expert guidance, lead investigations, and mentor staff in complex matters, working with police and agencies to promote safe field practices.

You will interpret legislation, apply policy, and provide practical solutions to challenging issues, contributing to a strong compliance culture for Queenslanders and

Qualifications

• Experience in protected area management or enforcement
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy
• Strong training and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert compliance guidance to Rangers in the field
• Lead investigations and support senior staff on complex matters
• Provide legislative and policy advice to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Mentor teams and promote safe field practices

Skills

Enforcement

Compliance

Program management

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

GIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is seeking an OO6 Ranger (Compliance) to support strategic direction and compliance capability across the South East Queensland Region. We are looking for a knowledgeable professional, with demonstrated experience in enforcement and compliance, program management and training delivery, as part of the SEQ Region Technical Support Team.

In this role, you will deliver expert compliance guidance and support to Rangers in the field, lead investigations, and support the Senior Ranger (Compliance) and other staff in complex compliance matters. You will work closely with police and other agencies, address visitor management issues, and provide legislative and policy advice to senior leaders and stakeholders. You will also play a key role in building a strong compliance culture through mentoring, training and promoting safe field practices.

We're looking for someone who can interpret and apply legislation and policy, think strategically and deliver practical solutions to complex and sometimes competing issues. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environment 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.

About You

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. You are someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Your ability to motivate and influence your team will be the key to achieving outcomes.

To be successful in the role, you will also have:

• Experience in protected area management and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated cultural capability.
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft suite.
• GIS skills would be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• Job satisfaction is high in this role with the license to problem solve, critically think and drive change from within.
• If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, troubleshooting and being a change maker there will be a lot of upshot to this role.

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.

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment