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Forest Ranger in Charge
Operations; Forestry; Fisheries and Forestry; Gympie
Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As our Forest Ranger in Charge (Quarry), you will lead and coordinate quarry sales operations to deliver commercial, environmental and sustainable resource management outcomes. You will oversee operational planning, quarry product sales, compliance activities and field operations, ensuring activities are undertaken safely, efficiently and in accordance with legislation, policies and environmental standards.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/694694/26 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Scott Swift |
| Contact details | M: 0428 742 147 Access the National Relay Service |
As Forest Ranger in Charge - Quarry, you will:
- Lead the implementation of operational plans for designated quarry sales programs for a designated team to meet commercial and environmental objectives that are consistent with regional, business and Government policy.
- Monitor the effective, cost efficient and environmentally sound implementation of operational programs and associated risk management, asset protection for the extraction and sale of forest products, predominately quarry material.
- Administer the provisions of the Forestry Act 1959 and other relevant Acts and Regulations, ensuring a consistently high standard of compliance, as they impact on Forest Products business activities, approve sales within delegated authority and conduct all aspects of environmental and sustainable forest management in accordance with legislation, policies, sales permit, harvest planning documents, codes, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety standards associated with native forest management activities.
- Provide timely advice to Managers on marketing, management issues, policies, practices, and responses to operations, estates, assets, stakeholders and unauthorised operations
- Prepare submissions, briefs and responses relating to business and operational management issues.
- Oversee designated quarry products sales involving planning, co-ordination of operations, field activities and compliance with contractual obligations and codes and initiate corrective actions.
- Undertake negotiations, consultations, and build working relationships with industry, clients, local and statutory authorities, government agencies and other stakeholders to address issues associated with current and planned operations.
Why work for us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
- Work with passion and purpose
- Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
- Enjoy interesting, diverse work
- Follow your path wherever it leads
- Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
- Be part of our united DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Join us and be a part of maintaining Queensland's recreational and commercial forestry operations.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/694694/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Further information
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