Together, we create thriving environments, communities, and economies. Are you passionate about protecting and preserving protected areas? Do you like working in amazing and stunning island locations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Ranger (Planning) to lead the implementation of the Values-Based Management Framework (VBMF) in the Coastal and Islands Region. In this role, you contribute to shaping the future of Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage by coordinating and delivering management planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include conducting Key Values and Levels of Service assessments, developing management instruments, and creating thematic strategies for priority locations.

Job details

Everyone at our 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 role in driving the protection of one of our most wonderful places.

About you
We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual with exceptional communication and teamwork abilities to join our team. You will have the capacity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including planning staff, technical support staff, and operational rangers, as well as external stakeholders such as First Nations groups. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will enable you to prepare high-quality management planning and strategy documents, draft correspondence (e.g., briefing notes), report on programs and
budgets, conduct consultations, facilitate training and workshops, and represent the department at stakeholder forums.

You will bring experience in project management, stakeholder engagement and coordination, research, and the use of data management systems. Your ability to draft content for various written formats and utilise mapping tools will be highly regarded. Knowledge and experience in protected area and State Forest management will be a significant advantage.

We are looking for someone with a high level of initiative and problem-solving skills, who can maintain productive working relationships and inspire others. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, driving clarity, engagement, and a shared sense of purpose to achieve meaningful outcomes for the region.

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  eadership!
• 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.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/683206/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Further information

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

This is a part-time temporary position of 36.25 hours a fortnight or 0.5 FTE

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 683206 26 Role Description (Word, 621KB)
  Role Description