Principal Ranger, Rangelands

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Longreach Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Longreach QLD is seeking a Principal Ranger to lead strategic and operational programs for Protected Area management in Western Queensland. Based in Longreach, you will oversee assessments of operational requirements and coordinate resources across a vast region.

You will support the Regional Director, oversee stakeholder relationships, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management, high-level communication, and solid administration abilities.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate development and delivery of strategic and operational programs for Protected Area management in Western Queensland.
• Oversee assessment and review of operational requirements for Protected Area management.
• Provide high-level support to the Regional Director and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate resources across a large geographic area and travel as required.
• Work in regional and isolated settings with confidence and practicality.

Skills

Human resources management

Communication skills

Administration skills

Education

Conservation and Land Management

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD – Longreach QLD

Live and work on one of Queensland's newest western parks.Based in Longreach, the Principal Ranger will lead and coordinate the development and delivery of strategic and operational programs consistent with the Regional Business Plan, departmental direction, government priorities and legislative obligations.

Focus of the position is to oversee the assessment and review of the operational requirements for Protected Area management in Western Queensland.

This position provides high level support to the Regional Director and will manage stakeholder relationships to facilitate collaborative responses for local and emergent issues.

The Principal Ranger will work across a large geographical area ensuring optimum use of resources and overseas administrative processes. Travel will be required from time to time.

Human resources management experience, excellent communication and administration skills are essential for this position.

Properties within the management unit are remote and may become isolated from time to time. Confidence and practical skills are required to work and live in regional and isolated settings.

There are no mandatory qualifications required, however formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management would be highly regarded.

A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required for this role. Accommodation in Longreach may be negotiated.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.