Are you passionate about leading multiple, expert park management teams to drive region-level programs and strike a balance between protecting and conserving our parks and forest—while facilitating sustainable visitor and ecotourism activities?
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships is seeking an AO7 Principal Ranger (Estate & Visitor) in Technical Support. This role develops and reports on delivery of aspects of the South East Qld Region's annual business plan—focusing on coordinating the Region's Estate (tenure, planning, pest, biodiversity) and Visitor (strategy, compliance, communications, permits) programs. If you are an effective and emotionally intelligent leader with a focus on continuous improvement and building relationships with government, industry, and traditional owners - we want to hear from you
Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment.
The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key part in enhancing the protection of our most asset - The Environment.
About You
We're looking for someone who can apply their advanced skills, knowledge, experience and emotional intelligence in high-level negotiations, coordination, consultation, protected area management and human resources management — to supervise multiple teams seeking to strike a balance between protection and conservation of our parks and forests—while facilitating visitor access, recreation and ecotourism. You will need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Effective leadership skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions are essential, as is the capacity to communicate effectively with a broad range of senior program and operational staff, stakeholders and external clients.
About The Role
The Principal Ranger (Estate & Visitor Management) is part of the South East Qld Region's Technical Support team — a group of innovative, multi-disciplinary, protected area management experts and knowledge brokers—which propel the Region forward through planning, strategy and support. The unit leads key programs, including providing a 'bridge' between statewide funded programs and on ground operations. The Principal Ranger will help drive consistency across the Region's Estate and Visitor programs—including how we prioritise effort, utilise systems & frameworks and uphold our legislation & policy.
What's in it for you?
* Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership
* Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities
* If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, problem solving then this may be a job for you
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/676484/26
Closing Date:
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Occupational group
Primary Industry & Environment