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Senior Ranger
Northern Parks and Forests Regional Operations; Management and Operations; QPWS & Partnerships; Portsmith
Join an Exciting Opportunity as a Senior Ranger in Tropical North Queensland and be part of a collaborative leadership team!
Are you passionate about conservation, leadership, and working with First Nations communities? This dynamic Senior Ranger role offers a unique chance to manage and protect spectacular natural landscapes in one of Australia's most iconic regions.
You’ll lead two operational teams dedicated to managing several protected areas in the greater Cairns region. These include the breathtaking Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, home to remarkable parks like Wooroonooran National Park, the stunning Barron Gorge National Park, and the lush Macalister Range National Park.
This role also gives you the chance to oversee the vibrant Smithfield Conservation Park, the venue for world-renowned events such as World Downhill Mountain Biking competitions
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/654322/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jodie Cross |
| Contact details | Ph: 0436 932 724 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Senior Ranger, you will:
• Effectively lead and manage a geographically dispersed team including setting priorities, allocating resources, monitoring outcomes, developing local strategies, procedures and practices.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including neighbouring landholders, other government departments, industry groups, commercial operators, recreational user groups, and traditional owners.
• Provide information, advice, and education to the public, industry, and other key stakeholders to promote the conservation of protected areas and use of national parks, forests and marine parks.
• Plan and manage emergency response, critical incidents, compliance and enforcement operations and ensure all staff are appropriately trained in their application.
• Plan recovery of areas after natural disaster events, manage relevant agency investigations, resource allocation and emerging issues.
• Deliver and report on annual work schedules and budgets for recreational and infrastructure development (including fire management, wildlife management, capital works, strategic asset maintenance and pest management programs).
• Plan, develop and oversee infrastructure development and maintenance projects.
• Participate in agency planning and management processes and provide technical research and input into programs and projects.
• Prepare complex correspondence including ministerial documents and briefings for decision by senior officers.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples of Australia.
Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in protecting Queensland's incredible environments while forging lasting partnerships with communities. Are you ready to lead in paradise?
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Further information
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