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OverviewAO5 Senior Ranger - RockhamptonWant to further your career? Take the opportunity to step up to Senior Ranger level. This 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 Rockhampton, Byfield and Blackdown Tableland in the delivery of work programs and projects in accordance with the regional business plan and annual budget allocations.To effectively lead the planning and delivery of fire, pest, visitor and asset management programs across this geographically dispersed area, travel will be necessary. While most of your time will be spent performing office-based administrative responsibilities, it will also be important to assist your teams in the field on occasion, and to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.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. ResponsibilitiesEffectively lead and manage a geographically dispersed teamDeliver and report on annual work programs and budgetsPlan, develop and oversee the timely delivery of projects within budget and scopeParticipate in agency planning, monitoring and evaluation processesPrepare complex correspondence including ministerial documents and briefingsFoster a workplace culture that supports and promotes diversity and inclusionEstablish and maintain effective relationships with park neighbours and First Nations peoplesProvide 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 QualificationsProfessional 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.No accommodation is provided for this positionAdditional InformationApplications to remain current for 12 monthsJob Ad Reference: QLD/666941/25Closing Date: Wednesday, 5th November 2025Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment #J-18808-Ljbffr