Principal Ranger (Estate and Visitor) CLOSED

State: QLD

Department: Environment Tourism Science and Innovation

Position: AO7

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Sunshine Coast

Salary: - $133603 - $143125 (yearly)- $5121.00 - $5486.00 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Thu Feb 05 2026

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!