Join the team leading Queensland’s 20-year tourism plan, Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future. As the Principal Program Officer, you’ll coordinate high-level governance and secretariat functions, collaborate with key stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes. To succeed in this critical role, you’ll bring senior-level experience in governance, program management, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be skilled at coordinating complex committee functions, preparing high-quality briefings, and maintaining governance and reporting frameworks. We’re seeking a dynamic and adaptable individual committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. If you’re ready to bring your strategic thinking, governance skills, and passion for delivering big-picture outcomes to a supportive and vibrant team, we want to hear from you.
AO7
closes 15-May-2026
Join DETSI as a Senior Media Officer and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic media opportunities, managing reputational issues, and creating engaging content.
Use your expertise in communications, journalism, or public relations to develop media strategies, write media releases, and provide advice to senior executives.
Bring innovative thinking, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a data-driven approach to support DETSI’s priorities.
For more information, contact Megan Lutz at megan.lutz@detsi.qld.gov.au or 0499 759 698.
AO6
closes 22-May-2026
Lead TEQs end-to-end payroll, delivering compliant, accurate payroll systems, assurance and reporting that builds employee trust and governance.
Lev6
closes 22-May-2026
Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West
If you have been looking for a chance to demonstrate your abilities in an operational leadership role, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!
Join our dedicated Ranger staff and make a meaningful impact by contributing to the long-term sustainability and conservation of the protected area estates’ natural and cultural values. As a Senior Ranger you will have the chance to work in an inspiring environment while actively participating in efforts to safeguard the beauty and heritage of the South East Queensland region, and collaborating with a team of like-minded individuals to develop and implement sustainable conservation strategies.
AO5
closes 26-May-2026
Brisbane - North,Moreton Bay - North,Sunshine Coast
Are you a motivated and experienced Ranger passionate about conservation? Are you seeking variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace? We want to hear from you!
We're seeking a dedicated Ranger to help manage the Bribie Island Recreation Area and the Pumicestone Passage section of Moreton Bay Marine Park. Key responsibilities include workplace health and safety, natural resource management, infrastructure maintenance, visitor management, and field-based compliance and enforcement.
The ideal candidate will have experience in resource allocation, and the ability to foster a positive team environment. As this is a high-visitation area, regular visitor compliance patrols are essential. Weekend and school holiday work is required.
OO4
closes 25-May-2026
Live and work in one of the world’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. Based in tropical Far North Queensland, this role offers the rare opportunity to combine a professional career with a lifestyle surrounded by rainforests, reefs and remote national parks of global significance. You’ll be part of a team committed to caring for Country through genuine partnerships with First Nations peoples, contributing to the protection of culturally and environmentally important places across Cape York Peninsula. If you are motivated by meaningful work, value collaboration and respect, and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the natural environment and the people who care for it, this role offers both purpose and place in equal measure.
AO6
closes 21-May-2026
Are you passionate about protecting one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders?
Join us as a Senior Policy Officer in the Office of the Great Barrier Reef & World Heritage, where you’ll work with a team of environmental policy professionals and play a key role in shaping policies and strategies that safeguard the health of the Reef for future generations.
We’re seeking a Senior Policy Officer to provide high quality secretariat support for key advisory committees to inform review & implementation of the Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan, while also conducting research, preparing high-level advice & developing strategies that influence key decisions and emerging issues. Work closely with Traditional Owners, scientists, government agencies and community groups to deliver innovative solutions to complex issues.
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
AO5
closes 20-May-2026
OO5 Ranger position
A permanent OO5 Ranger position is available at Pioneer Base, Slade Point, Mackay.
Undertake diverse field and office-based work. Assist the Ranger in Charge to develop and implement the annual works program. Coordinate and manage a small team of rangers. Undertake work tasks focused predominantly on fire and pest management, plan and infrastructure maintenance. Help protect the natural environment, and plan for its future use. Work collaboratively with First Nations peoples to manage their spiritual lands.
Are you up to the challenge?
OO5
closes 27-May-2026
Protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. Join our team as a OO4 Ranger in the far northern Great Barrier Reef and play a hands-on role in conserving marine and island environments. Work on open waters, remote islands and engage with communities to help manage and protect these unique landscapes. If you’re ready for a challenging, meaningful career where every day makes a difference—this is your opportunity. VIDEO
OO4
closes 21-May-2026
This is an opportunity to work within a team that provides high level specialist support to the Minister and Director-General on the department’s complex Cabinet, Parliamentary and Legislative agendas. This position provides high-quality administrative support to the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services team.
AO4
closes 21-May-2026
The Office of the Director-General (ODG) supports the Director-General to lead the department to deliver high quality sustainable services, programs, policy and corporate objectives that align with the priorities and policies of the Government of the day.
The ODG is a fast-paced, high-volume environment that provides high-level strategic and operational advice and executive services to the Director-General and the Department. The ODG maintains and facilitates high-level communication and liaison with the Minister’s Office, other Government departments and agencies, and private sector organisations.
AO7
closes 19-May-2026
Imagine waking up where rainforests meet reef, working in some of Australia’s most spectacular protected areas while making a genuine difference for nature and community. Based in tropical Cairns, this role offers an exceptional lifestyle for someone who thrives in the field, keeps up with technology and feels a deep connection to the natural environment. As a Resource Ranger, your days will be shaped by purpose: protecting threatened species, caring for country, responding to fire and natural events, and working alongside dedicated colleagues, Traditional Owners and local communities. This is a role for people who see conservation not as a job, but as a calling — and who value teamwork, resilience and living close to the landscapes they protect.
OO5
closes 19-May-2026
Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region
OO6 Ranger, Pest Management Temporary
Contribute to a small team that plans, assesses and provides operational support in the delivery of the conservation grazing program and supports the delivery of broader pest management projects for the Region. Liaise with Traditional Owners, stakeholders and other pest management officers to deliver priority pest management outcomes.
If you're an organised and innovative pest manager with a desire to lead best practice pest management in diverse protected areas, this job will suit you!
OO6
closes 29-May-2026
Are you passionate about protecting one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders?
Join us as a Principal Policy Officer in the Office of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage, where you’ll work with a team of environmental policy professionals and play a key role in shaping policies and strategies that safeguard the health of the Reef for future generations.
We’re seeking a Principal Policy Officer to lead projects like reviewing and updating the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan in collaboration with the Australian Government, while conducting research, preparing high-level advice and developing strategies that influence key decisions and emerging issues. Work closely with Traditional Owners, scientists, government agencies and community groups to deliver innovative solutions to complex issues.
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
AO7
closes 18-May-2026
Step into a leadership role that makes a real impact! As Director leading the Minerals Business Centre, part of Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR), you’ll be a dynamic and visionary leader who thrives on developing and maintaining effective collaboration relationships with stakeholders!
You’ll lead teams that play a critical role in decision-making for statutory and non-statutory decisions under Queensland’s legislation. We’re looking for a Program Leader who will inspire others in the delivery of regulatory functions that will shape Queensland’s mining sector, and contribute to sustainable environmental outcomes. This is an important leadership role, where your contribution will be valued and so will you!
Ready to lead with purpose and create a positive impact? Join us and be part of making a difference in making Queensland better together. Apply today!
SO
closes 14-May-2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Permissions Management and Ecotourism Branch within Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. The position will be a key financial support role for the Branch in providing quality financial management, delivery and reporting to senior management and business areas in a timely manner. The position will also assist with budget management within the Branch, including allocation, preparation of monthly reports, monitoring, as well as undertaking general financial management tasks.
AO5
closes 18-May-2026
The Principal Correspondence Officer plays a key role in contributing to the day-to-day operations and priorities of ECU, ensuring the effective coordination of executive correspondence and briefing notes. The role provides high-level advice and support across the Office of the Director-General (ODG) and the broader department in relation to executive governance documentation, ensuring that timeframes, protocols and quality standards are consistently met.
The position contributes to the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes within ECU and works collaboratively with stakeholders across the department to support effective correspondence practices. The Principal Correspondence Officer also provides guidance and support to team members, while escalating complex issues and contributing to reporting and performance monitoring.
AO6
closes 15-May-2026
As a Compliance Delivery Manager your responsibility is to lead a team tasked with managing complex environmental issues including the regulation of environmentally relevant activities, compliance and complaints management, incident response and they day to day management of the team. Compliance Delivery Managers (AO7) work to improve the State’s environmental performance by managing teams of Environmental Officers responsible for compliance activities. Compliance Delivery Managers promote compliance with relevant legislation and policies and advocate consistency in compliance decision making and advocate for compliance improvements in the range of industries across the state. They provide guidance and advice on compliance activities and environmental risks to key industry stakeholders and management; consider recommendations and make decisions on compliance enforcement.
AO7
closes 14-May-2026
Do you have experience with High Performance Computing? We are looking for a system administrator to join our small team to support our high performance computing (HPC) clusters & associated multi-petabyte mass storage systems. The HPC systems, on our Linux & Windows clusters, support scientists in the Dept of the Environment, Tourism, Science & Innovation to do activities ranging from satellite image processing, climate science, hydrologic modelling and a lot more environmental research and machine learning activities. Science groups also make use of technologies including containers, Jupyter notebooks & DevOps incorporating continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD).
The role will focus on operations and implementation of on-premise hardware and software, networks & associated cloud-based infrastructure relating to hybrid integration & cloud-burst capabilities.
AO6
closes 14-May-2026
Senior Project Officers - this could be the exciting new role you've been searching for! A permanent Senior Project Officer (AO6) position is available in the Quantum and Advanced Technologies team, and we look forward to receiving applications from candidates with the relevant skills and experience.
AO6
closes 13-May-2026