Overview
Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
Salary: $104,722 – $113,618 pa. + super, and allowances
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: QLD/676758/26
The Senior Ranger position oversees 16 staff managing 750,000ha of parks. Key tasks are program delivery, budgets, contracts, & stakeholder liaison.
Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) contributes to ensuring some of our most diverse natural environments are 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 our most wonderful places.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrates a strong interest in protected area management.
- Skilled in coordinating and leading prescribed burning, fuel reduction, and wildfire response efforts.
- Possesses excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Capable of supporting and sharing knowledge with a diverse range of individuals.
- Exhibits leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
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.
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-676758-26.
Enquiries to Joshua Nicholls on: 0461 296 869. Job Ad Reference: QLD/676758/26.
Closing date: Friday, 13 February 2026.
