Senior Ranger

Queensland Government; Longreach Regional; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queensland Government in Longreach is seeking a Permanent AO5 Senior Ranger to lead the planning and delivery of fire, pest, visitor and asset management across a dispersed protected area estate. Accommodation may be negotiated in Longreach, with extensive travel including overnight camping in remote locations.

The role requires strong community and stakeholder engagement, governance implementation, and HR/administrative skills to support priority delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fire, pest, visitor and asset management programs.
• Ability to establish and manage newly acquired protected areas.
• Willingness to travel extensively and camp overnight in remote locations.
• Strong relationships with communities and stakeholders and the ability to influence.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning and delivery of fire, pest, visitor and asset management programs.
• Develop governance structures to support department priorities.
• Collaborate with communities and stakeholders to support protected area management.
• Provide HR management and administrative support as required.

Connaissances

Fire management

Pest management

Visitor management

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

HR management

Remote travel

Description du poste

Permanent AO5 Senior Ranger, RangelandsAs the Senior Ranger, the focus for this position will be leading the planning and delivery of fire, pest, visitor and asset management programs for existing and recent acquisitions of protected area estate. A key priority of the position is the establishment of newly acquired lands as protected areas.While based in Longreach, to effectively lead the planning and delivery of fire, pest, visitor and asset management programs across this geographically dispersed area, extensive travel will be necessary; this includes camping out overnight in remote locations.The role requires developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with communities and stakeholders to support effective protected area management. Having the ability to establish and maintain effective and meaningful relationships and communicate with influence is essential.Faced with varying and complex issues, you will need a solid understanding of policies and systems and will need to implement governance structures to support the delivery of the department's priorities. Human resource management experience and administrative skills are essential.Depending on the task you are required to work as part of a team or sometimes alone. As Senior Ranger, you will need a positive and collaborative attitude and the ability to work and travel with others, but also occasionally alone. Experience and confidence working in remote (and sometimes isolated) areas is essential. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required.Accommodation may be negotiated for this position in Longreach.To be considered you must provide:your current resume (max 4 pages)* a 1-2 page statement demonstrating your ability or potential to fulfill the requirements of the role description.* information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.* evidence that you meet the mandatory requirements.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/704348/26Closing Date: Friday, 13 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.