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Senior Ranger (Communications) AO5
Southern Parks & Forests Regional Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships; Maroochydore, other SEQR locations, may be negotiated.
Are you passionate about communications and keen to lead the team responsible for visitor communications across the South East Queensland Region?
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P) is seeking an Senior Ranger (Communications) AO5 to focus on delivering communications, ensuring safety, & aligning with regional priorities as outlined in the regional business plan.
Key responsibilities include developing interpretive and safety signage, maintaining park web pages/social media, and applying project management skills to deliver high- quality digital/print media content in line with legislation, departmental policies, and regional goals.
If you are keen to develop effective content, improve policies and systems, build collaborative relationships with government, industry, and traditional owners, we want to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/674472/26 |
| Closing date | 27-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | 3 to 6 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Nat Smith |
| Contact details | Phone: 0467 811 251 Access the National Relay Service |
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 part in enhancing the protection of our most valuable asset — The Environment.
About you
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. You are someone who can thrive in a fast- paced environment, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions are essential, as is the capacity to communicate effectively with other QPWS&P staff and a broad range of stakeholders.
About the role
The Senior Ranger (Communications) AO5 works within Technical Support business area in leading, supervising, and mentoring a small but dynamic team responsible for visitor communications across the South East Queensland Region.
The focus is on maximising team performance, ensuring safety, and aligning with regional priorities as outlined in the work unit business plan. Key responsibilities include prioritising and delivering visitor communication tasks such as interpretive and safety signage, park web pages,social media advice, and other communication projects. The role also requires applying project management skills to deliver high-quality digital and print mediacontent in line with legislation, departmental policies, and regional goals.
The role includes:
- regular engagement with technical and operations teams to ensure an integrated approach to visitor communications.
- liaising with central office teams to improve policies and systems
- building relationships with stakeholders such as government agencies,contractors, industry groups, and traditional owners.
- focusing on continuous improvement, reporting, and evaluation of visitor communication programs is essential.
- excellent written communication and design skills
- attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering public communication and interpretative materials
Whats in it for you?
- Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
- Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
- If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, problem solving then this may be a job for you!
Refer to the 'Working as a Ranger' additional information for an overview of the focus areas and general working life of a Ranger at the end this position description.
Rangers work in partnership with local communities and other stakeholders to contribute to the land management, recreational and conservation outcomes across the protected areas. If you seek variety and would like to be part of a collaborative workplace, we want to hear from you.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/674472/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Further information
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