Senior Ranger

State: QLD

Department: Environment Tourism Science and Innovation

Position: AO5

Employment type: Permanent Flexible full-time

Location: Toowoomba region

Salary: - $104722 - $113618 (yearly)- $4014.00 - $4355.00 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Fri Jun 26 2026

Rangers protect, manage, and ensure Queensland’s national parks, state forests, and reserves are accessible and valued by all Queenslanders. The Senior Ranger (Eastern Downs) leads a team of 13 to manage 46 estates covering 289,866 ha. Girraween National Park, with significant infrastructure, is a regional priority, while managing State Forests near Inglewood supports the cypress pine timber industry. The role oversees park management programs, prepares correspondence (e.g., briefing notes), reports on programs and budgets, and manages contracts. Strong communication and team leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including First Nations groups, to ensure the successful delivery of operational programs.