Senior Ranger (Compliance)

Role overview

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is looking for an AO5 Senior Ranger (Compliance) to guide compliance work across South East Queensland. This position provides strategic direction, strengthens compliance capability, and represents the region in the State Compliance Optimization Group.

The role calls for someone who can turn legislation and policy into practical action, manage complex and sensitive compliance matters, and help build a strong culture of safe and effective field operations.

Key responsibilities

You will provide specialist compliance support to management areas, lead investigations, and work through difficult compliance issues by negotiating and resolving matters appropriately. The role also involves collaborating with police and other agencies, handling visitor management concerns, reviewing proposed developments near parks and forests, and advising senior leaders and stakeholders on legislation, policy, Native Title, and cultural heritage matters.

As part of the leadership function, you will mentor and train staff, promote safe field practices, and contribute to developing a stronger compliance mindset across the region. The position is based within the Technical Support unit and requires close coordination with operational staff and statewide stakeholders.

About you

The ideal candidate is passionate about conservation, land management, and collaborative work. You should be comfortable in a busy environment with competing priorities, able to solve problems creatively, and capable of communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

This is a leadership role for someone who can think strategically, stay practical, and support change across the region while maintaining high standards of work.

Additional information

This role manages one compliance ranger.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job ad reference: QLD/693736/26.

Closing date: Monday, 13 July 2026.

Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment.

What’s in it for you

You will join a supportive, high-performing team with positive leadership and a workplace culture that values growth, flexibility, and work-life balance. The role offers meaningful work with a strong sense of purpose, particularly for someone motivated by protecting the environment for Queenslanders.

The position also offers high job satisfaction for someone who enjoys critical thinking, troubleshooting, collaboration, and influencing positive change from within the organisation.