Are you passionate about making meaningful impact in natural resource management and fostering strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? Join out dynamic Joint Management Team, where you will play a key role in implementing Joint and Cooperative Management Agreements across a multitude of breathtaking National Parks. Based in beautiful Cairns, this role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible work arrangements and a supportive, inclusive team environment. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. If you are a motivated team player with strong leadership and natural resource management skills, and a desire to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, we'd love to hear from you!

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Are you ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, where you can positively impact the conservation and management of some of Queensland's most iconic natural landscapes? Join the Joint Management Team at the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), where you'll work at the forefront of preserving and enhancing the cultural and environmental heritage of our state's National Parks. This is a rare opportunity to combine your passion for environmental conservation, leadership, and collaboration with Traditional Owners to deliver sustainable outcomes for future generations.

Based in Cairns, this role offers an exciting chance to work with a geographically dispersed team, managing the implementation of Joint Management and Cooperative Management Agreements across National Parks in Northern Queensland. These agreements represent a unique partnership between the department and the Traditional Owners of the land, ensuring that the cultural and environmental significance of these areas is preserved and celebrated. As the Senior Ranger, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and fostering these relationships,
while leading efforts to protect the natural beauty and biodiversity of Queensland. In this largely autonomous role, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining meaningful relationships with Traditional Owners. Central to this s is the ability to collaborate, provide advice and promote conservation and sustainable use of protected areas.

This role is as diverse as it is rewarding, with opportunities to grow professionally while making a tangible difference. You'll have the chance to work in an environment where your leadership, technical expertise, and interpersonal skills will shine. Whether you're managing multiple teams across a large geographic area or negotiating resource allocations with competing priorities, your ability to think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate effectively will be highly valued.

The role offers flexibility and variety, with work arrangements that may include weekend and public holiday shifts, after-hours incident responses, and field-based activities. Travel away from your base location, including overnight stays, may be required to support the delivery of your responsibilities.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If you're a passionate, motivated, and experienced professional with a commitment to environmental conservation and collaborative partnerships, this Senior Ranger role provides real opportunity to make a difference. Join a supportive team, take on meaningful work and contribute to the ongoing stewardship of Queensland's most treasured natural assets.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

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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