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Join to apply for the Senior Ranger role at Queensland Government22 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Ranger role at Queensland GovernmentGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.AO5 Senior Ranger - LOWER BURDEKINWant to further your career? Take the opportunity to step up to this permanent Senior Ranger level. The job is diverse and collaborative and offers a mix of office and field-based work. If you have been looking for a chance to demonstrate your abilities in a management role, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.AO5 Senior Ranger - LOWER BURDEKINWant to further your career? Take the opportunity to step up to this permanent Senior Ranger level. The job is diverse and collaborative and offers a mix of office and field-based work. If you have been looking for a chance to demonstrate your abilities in a management role, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.As Senior Ranger, you will supervise, mentor and support staff based at the operational bases of Townsville and Whitsunday QPWS&P terrestrial bases in the delivery of work programs and projects in accordance with the regional business plan and annual budget allocations.The role requires the ability to travel relatively frequently to work with both bases on project delivery. the regional priority is the delivery of the fire program. Due to both bases being responsible for land that neighbours built-up areas, fire management and overseeing the fire program is a key focus for this role, particularly in Townsville. Outdoor recreation is also a key activity within the parks in this management unit and experience and willingness to work within community groups, sporting groups and commercial operations is critical.Senior Rangers play a key role in managing the flow of information between on ground operational rangers and management. This position remotely supervises staff living in a variety of rural and urban locations and deals with issues across the breadth of the department''s business. Having the ability to establish and maintain effective and meaningful relationships and communicate with influence is essential.As Senior Ranger, you will manage multiple responsibilities at one time - so organisational skills are a must. You will monitor the progress of the annual work program, manage resources to ensure key deliverables are met and find solutions when problems arise. At the same time, you will need to ensure your teams'' work environments are safe and harmonious. this requires an ability to think on your feet and be adaptable while also being supportive and understanding.Faced with varying and complex issues, you will need a solid understanding of policies and systems and will need to implement governance structures to support the delivery of the department''s priorities.As a Senior Ranger, You Must Be Able ToEffectively lead and manage a geographically dispersed team.Deliver and report on annual work programs and budgets.Plan, develop and oversee the timely delivery of projects within budget and scope.Participate in agency planning, monitoring and evaluation processes.Prepare complex correspondence including ministerial documents and briefings.Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes diversity and inclusion.Establish and maintain effective relationship with park neighbours and First Nations peoples.Provide information, advice and education to the public, industry and other key stakeholdersPlan and manage emergency response, and support the recovery of areas after natural disaster events.Professional CapabilitiesNo mandatory qualifications are required to undertake this position, however a Certificate in Conservation and Land Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.LicencesIt is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold a current unrestricted manual driver''s licence or be prepared to obtain a manual licence is they do not. Officers are required to drive government vehicles, including four-wheel drives as a part of their day-to-day work.No accommodation is provided for this position.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/649351/25Closing Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025Occupational group Primary Industry & EnvironmentSeniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Queensland Government by 2xGet notified about new Ranger jobs in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.Townsville, Queensland, Australia 1 week agoTownsville, Queensland, Australia 2 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr