Overview

Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
Salary: $93,274 – $98,158 pa. + super, and allowances
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: QLD/663565/25

Lead a team of rangers responsible for the management of parks and forests within Carnarvon North area.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) contributes to ensuring some of our most diverse natural environments are maintained for current and future generations. In this role, you’ll play a key role in driving the protection of our most wonderful places.

The Ideal Candidate 

  • Demonstrates a strong passion for conservation and land management.
  • Actively participates in prescribed burning, fuel reduction, and bushfire management activities.
  • Leads and manages a team to successfully deliver work plans, initiatives, and outcomes.
  • Oversees the development of annual work programs for recreational and infrastructure maintenance and development, including resource acquisition & allocation within budget constraints.
  • Builds & maintains productive relationships with stakeholders, including neighbouring landholders, other government departments, industry groups, recreational user groups, and Traditional Owners.
  • Displays excellent organisational skills & the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates the ability to mentor, support and share skills with a diverse group of individuals.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a part of a respectful workplace that values your development and wellbeing.
  • Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
  • Enjoy the chance to work with a dynamic team that is passionate about conservation.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by contacting the contact officer and further information can be found in the position description.

Departmental housing is available for this role!

The Queensland Government is committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a copy of the Position Description and to Apply visit: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-663565-25.

Enquiries to Nicole Wattz, Phone: 0476 844 968. Job Ad Reference: QLD/663565/25.

Closing date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025.

 

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