Senior Ranger

Description:

Rangers ensure that Queensland’s national parks, state forests and reserves are protected, accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. Rangers work in partnership with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas. If you seek variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace, we want to hear from you.

The focus of the Senior Ranger (Mulgalands) position is planning and prioritising operational program delivery within the Mulgalands Management Unit. The Senior Ranger position supervises 10 staff managing approximately 574,000 hectares of parks and forests in the channel country of southwest Queensland, including Currawinya National Park (344,000 ha), one of Queensland’s largest and iconic parks

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Toowoomba region,South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/638768/25
Closing date 13-Jun-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 12 months with possible extension
Contact person Joshua Nicholls
Contact details Phone: 0461 296 869
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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 successful applicant will oversee park management programs, prepare correspondence such as briefing notes, report on programs and budgets, and oversee the preparation and management of contracts. Excellent communication and team skills are a requirement of this position, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external clients including First Nations groups, to ensure operational programs are successfully implemented.
Refer to the below Working as an AO5 Senior Ranger—Additional Information for an overview of the characteristics and types of work and general behaviour and attitude required of the position.

The Ideal Candidate:
· Displays a keen interest in protected area management
· coordinating and leading prescribed burning, fuel reduction and wildfire response
· Exhibits strong organisational skills and the capacity to handle multiple tasks with precision.
· Ability to support and share skills with a diverse group of people
· Ability to lead and inspire others

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/638768/25
Closing Date: Friday, 13 June 2025

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