Ranger in Charge

Role overview

This position is with the Queensland Government in Charleville, Queensland. It includes access to a subsidised three-bedroom departmental residence. The role sits within Queensland’s parks and forests network, where rangers help protect, maintain, and make national parks, state forests, and reserves available for all Queenslanders.

What the job involves

The main emphasis of this role is to guide a ranger team responsible for the day-to-day care of parks and forests in the Carnarvon North area. Alongside general ranger duties, the successful person will place priority on coordinating routine management work and delivering strategic projects.

Experience in bushfire response, planned burns, natural resource management, visitor management, and work in remote settings is strongly preferred. The role also requires proven ability in team leadership and operational coordination.

About the department

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation works to safeguard Queensland’s diverse natural environments so they continue to support the wellbeing and prosperity of present and future generations. In this role, you will contribute directly to protecting important places and landscapes.

Ideal candidate profile

• Shows genuine interest in conservation and land management.
• Develops and sustains strong working relationships with stakeholders such as adjoining landholders, other government agencies, industry bodies, recreational user groups, and Traditional Owners.
• Takes an active role in prescribed burns, fuel reduction activities, and bushfire response.
• Can lead a team and help deliver work plans, initiatives, and results successfully.
• Has solid planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage several priorities carefully.
• Can support and share knowledge with people from varied backgrounds.

Why this opportunity stands out

• You will join a respectful workplace that values development and wellbeing.
• The role offers flexibility, benefits, work-life balance, and meaningful development opportunities.
• You will work with a motivated team committed to conservation.

Additional information

Further details are available from the contact officer and the position description. Applications will remain active for 12 months. The occupational group is Primary Industry & Environment. Job Ad Reference: QLD/691923/26. Closing date: Friday, 10 July 2026.