Senior Ranger - Compliance & Marine Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD in Queensland invites a proactive Senior Ranger - Compliance to lead regional compliance and enforcement across marine parks. You’ll balance field operations, investigations, and people leadership while engaging with partners and communities.

This AO5 role offers a strategic leadership path, mentoring teams, coordinating with police, coast guard and First Nations partners, and delivering meaningful conservation outcomes in iconic

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading compliance, regulatory or enforcement activities.
• The ability to investigate, assess and resolve complex compliance matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make informed decisions in challenging situations.
• Experience working collaboratively across agencies and with diverse community and industry stakeholders.
• A passion for conservation and protecting Queensland's natural and cultural heritage.
• Lead from the front, foster a positive team culture, and manage challenges in protecting the Great Barrier Reef WHA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence regional compliance and enforcement outcomes that help protect Queensland's nationally and internationally significant marine parks.
• Build and mentor a highly capable team, developing the next generation of ranger leaders.
• Work alongside First Nations partners, Queensland Police, Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, and a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve meaningful conservation outcomes.
• Take on varied and rewarding work, from strategic planning and investigations through to field operations on land and at sea.
• Develop specialist expertise in compliance, investigations and regulatory leadership while broadening your operational management experience.
• Contribute to high-profile projects, critical incident responses and complex compliance matters that have a genuine impact on the protection of Queensland's natural and cultural heritage.
• Enjoy a career where no two days are the same, balancing field-based operations, leadership, stakeholder engagement and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Investigations

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD in Queensland invites a proactive Senior Ranger - Compliance to lead regional compliance and enforcement across marine parks. You’ll balance field operations, investigations, and people leadership while engaging with partners and communities.

This AO5 role offers a strategic leadership path, mentoring teams, coordinating with police, coast guard and First Nations partners, and delivering meaningful conservation outcomes in iconic