Senior Ranger

TARGETED VACANCY - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Priority Consideration

As a Senior Ranger you will work in an inspiring environment while actively participating in efforts to safeguard the beauty and heritage of the South East Queensland region. Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals to develop and implement innovative conservation strategies that make a lasting impact.

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments is 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 one of our most wonderful places.

The only mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position is to hold an unrestricted manual driver's license, however the ideal candidate will have:

• Formal qualifications in conservation and protected area management
• Team management, fire, pest, compliance and asset management skills and experience.
• Sound understanding of the legislation, policies and procedures governing Queensland parks and forests.
• Ability to undertake a varied work program, including administrative work as well as various types of physical duties.
• Ability to foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people, and actively engages through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
• Firefighting Operations (Fire Crew) Level 1 certificate
• Senior First Aid certificate

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same. Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities

You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by reading the further information provided in the role description, and by contacting the contact officer for any further details.

We offer rewarding career opportunities and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/656120/25

Closing Date: Monday, 8 September 2025