Overview

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
Salary: $129,089 – $138,273 pa. + super, and allowances
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: QLD/638305/25

AO7 Principal Ranger – Permanent

Further your leadership skills. Measure your success through your team’s achievements. Grow your experience.

The role: Leads operations and conservation efforts on QPWS-managed lands in the Townsville, Airlie Beach, Blackall, Longreach, Hughenden, Charters Towers, western Gulf and Birdsville districts. Turns strategic vision into hands-on impact. Guides teams in safeguarding natural and cultural treasures. Drives innovation.

As Principal Ranger, you will:

  • Develop and implement business and operational plans to effectively manage QPWS estate within the Central West Area.
  • Ensure operations support and deliver upon QPWS’s strategic direction and commitments.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
  • Effectively manage staff and resources across a large, geographically-dispersed area.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead and participate in committees, boards and at other meetings relevant to operational business.
  • Provide precise and effective financial administration.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely input of data into divisional and regional information systems.
  • Report on the progress and outcomes of operational activities and projects.
  • Ensure operational activities are compliant with legislative obligations and statutory requirements.
  • Provide high-level support to the Regional Director.
  • Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people.

For you: Further your leadership skills. Measure your own success through the achievements of your team. Work in partnership with Traditional Owners looking after Country. Continue to grow and leverage your knowledge in the management of QPWS estates.

Travel will be required including overnight stays.

For a copy of the Position Description and to Apply visit: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-638305-25.

Enquiries to Claire Grant on Ph: 0427 031 503. Job Ad Reference: QLD/638305/25.

Closing date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

 

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