Senior Ranger

Queensland Government; Charleville; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Respectful workplace

Flexibility & work-life balance

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Senior Ranger South Burnett leads and coordinates operations across two work units (Bunya Mountains and Kingaroy), protecting national parks and state forests valued for biodiversity and cultural heritage. You will oversee park management programs, briefings, and budgets, and manage contracts.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, including engagement with First Nations and external partners.

Qualifications

• Displays a keen interest in protected area management, conservation and natural resource management.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, contributing to plan, prioritise and manage multiple programs and tasks across large or dispersed areas.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with diverse groups, including First Nations and external clients.
• Acts with integrity and professionalism, with an understanding of relevant legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, tailoring messaging to suit audiences and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of workplace health and safety, compliance, emergency response and business management processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee park management programs across two work units (Bunya Mountains & Kingaroy).
• Prepare correspondence such as briefing notes and report on programs and budgets.
• Oversee the preparation and management of contracts and liaison with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team management

Policy & regulatory knowledge

Health & Safety

Job description

The Senior Ranger South Burnett leads & coordinates operations across the two work units of Bunya Mountains & Kingaroy encompassing a diverse portfolio of protected areas & state forests. This management area includes high-visitation national parks renowned for their natural values, biodiversity, & cultural heritage, alongside extensive state forests that support a range of recreational opportunities.

The successful applicant will oversee park management programs, prepare correspondence such as briefing notes, report on programs & budgets, & oversee the preparation and management of contracts.

Excellent communication & team skills are a requirement of this position, including the ability to liaise with internal & external clients including First Nations groups, to ensure operational programs are successfully implemented.

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) contributes to ensuring some of our most diverse natural environments are 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 our most wonderful places.

The Ideal Candidate

• Displays a keen interest in protected area management, conservation and natural resource management.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, contributing to plan, prioritise and manage multiple programs and competing tasks with precision across large or dispersed areas.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with the ability to support, supervise and share skills with a diverse group of people.
• Acts with integrity and professionalism, with an understanding of relevant legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, tailoring messaging to suit audiences and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, compliance, emergency response, and business management processes (HR, financial and reporting).
• Supports and promotes a culture of safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a respectful workplace that values your development and wellbeing.
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• Enjoy the chance to work with a dynamic team that is passionate about conservation.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by contacting the contact officer and further information can be found in the position description.

The Queensland Government is committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700838/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment