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Senior Ranger

Queensland Government
Bundaberg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Make a Real Impact – Lead Conservation in Queensland’s Natural Heartland.

Are you ready to take the next step in your land management career and make a real difference to Queensland’s protected areas? Join Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) as a Senior Ranger in the stunning Wide Bay Burnett region – where coastal beauty meets rugged inland landscapes.

Your leadership will guide dedicated ranger teams to achieve meaningful outcomes for Queensland’s unique ecosystems and communities. Your role will be vital in protecting and enhancing these special places – ensuring they thrive for generations to come.

If you’re an experienced leader with a passion for conservation, operational excellence, and building strong teams, this is your chance to create lasting environmental outcomes in one of Queensland’s most ecologically and culturally rich regions.

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environment is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of one of our most wonderful places.

The Only Mandatory Requirement For The Occupant Of This Position Is To Hold An Unrestricted Manual Driver's License, However The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Team management, fire, pest, compliance and asset management skills and experience.
  • Sound understanding of the legislation, policies and procedures governing Queensland parks and forests.
  • Ability to undertake a varied work program, including administrative work as well as various types of physical duties.
  • Ability to foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people, and actively engages through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.


What's in it for you?

  • Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same. Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
  • Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
  • You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.


We encourage you to find out more about this role by reading the further information provided in the role description, and by contacting the contact officer for any further details.

We offer rewarding career opportunities and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
20 Jul 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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