Are you passionate about compliance and keen to lead the team who help drive a strategic approach to park and forest management across SEQ Region? Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services and Partnerships (QPWS & P) is seeking an AO5 Senior Ranger – Compliance to focus on managing and providing advice on QWPS compliance issues across the region; providing staff training; overseeing leases, proposed development and grazing permits; resolving compliance and visitor management issues. The position also provides advice on Native Title compliance matters. If you are keen to interpret and advise on legislation and policy; apply strategic thinking and high-level problem-solving skills; facilitate solutions to complex and sometimes conflicting issues, we want to hear from you!

Job details

Everyone at the Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of 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 part in enhancing the protection of our most valuable asset - The Environment.

About You 
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. You are someone who can thrive in a fastpaced environment, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions are essential, as is the capacity to communicate effectively with other QPWS&P staff and a broad range of stakeholders.

About the Role 
This position is a leadership opportunity in the Technical Support unit. The job is diverse, driving a strategic and consistent approach to compliance management across QPWS's South East Queensland region by supporting operational staff and collaborating with Statewide stakeholders.

Tasks include negotiating revocation and regulation, providing training and supervision, facilitating solutions, resolving complex and sometimes conflicting compliance issues. The position provides advice on Native Title compliance matters and manages one compliance Ranger.

Become part of a supportive team that values expertise, encourages professional growth, and takes pride in making a positive impact on the environment.

What's in it for you? 
· Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
· Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
· Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
· Job satisfaction is high in this role with the license to problem solve, critically think and drive change from within.
· If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, troubleshooting and being a change maker - this may be the job for you!

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.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/676597/26

Closing Date: Friday, 06 February 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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