Senior Ranger – Compliance & Marine Operations Leader

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Ranger – Compliance (AO5) based at Manly or Urangan to lead regional compliance and enforcement for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, balancing field operations with regulatory leadership.

You will build and mentor a team, work with First Nations partners and agencies, and oversee investigations, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to protect Queensland's natural and cultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Experience leading compliance, regulatory or enforcement activities.
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex compliance matters.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Collaborative work with agencies and diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for conservation and protecting natural heritage.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional compliance and enforcement outcomes.
• Build and mentor a capable ranger team.
• Oversee investigations and strategic compliance planning.
• Coordinate field operations on land and at sea.
• Engage with First Nations partners, police and fisheries agencies.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Investigation skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in environment/regulatory field

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Ranger – Compliance (AO5) based at Manly or Urangan to lead regional compliance and enforcement for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, balancing field operations with regulatory leadership.

You will build and mentor a team, work with First Nations partners and agencies, and oversee investigations, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to protect Queensland's natural and cultural heritage.