Senior Ranger - Marine Compliance Leader

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD is seeking a Senior Ranger - Compliance to lead regional compliance and enforcement across marine parks, including the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The role is based at Manly or Urangan and requires strong people leadership, strategic planning and partnership with agencies and First Nations partners.

You will manage investigations, build a capable team, and influence outcomes while balancing field operations on land and at

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading compliance, regulatory or enforcement activities.
• 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.

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

Compliance leadership

Regulatory experience

Investigation skills

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Cross-agency collaboration

Conservation passion

Job description

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation QLD is seeking a Senior Ranger - Compliance to lead regional compliance and enforcement across marine parks, including the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The role is based at Manly or Urangan and requires strong people leadership, strategic planning and partnership with agencies and First Nations partners.

You will manage investigations, build a capable team, and influence outcomes while balancing field operations on land and at