Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks (GBR&MP) Region are excited to share an incredible opportunity for an Assistant Principal Ranger to join the team on a temporary basis through to 30 September 2025 (with potential extension).

As one of the six regions of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the GBR&MP Region delivers conservation and management activities across land and sea including implementing the Reef Joint Field Management Program.

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your passion for conservation meets strategic coordination and on-ground action.

This dynamic role coordinates and delivers key operational programs across the region, including fire, pest, asset, and visitor management. Supporting the Principal Ranger and Regional Director, you'll ensure strategic, efficient use of resources aligned with legislation and business plans.

You'll oversee a diverse asset portfolio—bothterrestrial and marine—driving capital works, equipment operations, and ongoing maintenance. From enhancing visitor experiences to managing Commonwealth Islands and supporting ranger training and safety, your leadership will have a lasting impact.

If you're passionate about conservation, thrive in the outdoors, and bring strong leadership skills, this is your chance to make a real difference in the future of Queensland's natural heritage.

Role focus:
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary regional teams to deliver key estate management programs including fire, pest, asset, and visitor management.
• Plan, manage, and report on operational schedules, budgets, capital works and emergency response activities, ensuring alignment with QPWS strategic outcomes.
• Develop systems and provide advice on protected area management policies, procedures and approvals for natural resource and environmental applications.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, government agencies, and interest groups to support collaborative and effective park management.

Let me know if you'd like these tailored for a CV or selection criteria!

To be considered you must hold the following qualifications:
• An unrestricted manual driver's licence.

A Coxswain NSCV1 licence is highly desirable in Marine Ranger roles but is not a mandatory requirement.

Formal qualifications related to Conservation and Land Management, Science or Project Management would be highly regarded.

To apply:
Lodge an application online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au that consists of the following:
• Your current resume of no more than 4 pages.
• A short 1- 2-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/631988/25

Closing Date: Monday, 05 May 2025