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Regional Director

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation QLD
Cairns, QLD
A$161,770 p/a
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare
Contract
On-site

Posted 7 days ago


Great Barrier Reef and Marine Parks (GBR&MP) Region are excited to share an incredible opportunity for a Regional Director to join the team through to 1 April 2026.

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.

As the Regional Director, you'll lead diverse teams across a vast landscape, overseeing everything from fire and pest programs to visitor services, capital works and conservation efforts. With responsibility for strategic planning, financial oversight and program delivery, you'll drive innovation, build strong community and stakeholder partnerships, and influence policy and operational change. This is a chance to advance your career and contribute through impactful, purpose-driven leadership.

Role focus:
• Lead regional operations, including budget and financial management, program/project management, and staff oversight to deliver high-quality QPWS&P services.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans to achieve government and regional priorities.
• Oversee regional programs like pest and fire management, visitor services and capital works, ensuring compliance with legislation and statutory requirements.
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and influence policy changes to improve regional operational management.

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

There are no mandatory qualifications required to undertake this position.

To apply:
Lodge an application online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au that consists of the following:
• Your current resume of no more than 2 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/634337/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025


About Department of Environment, Science and Innovation QLD

Hungerford, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
1001-5000 employees

We're the Queensland government agency responsible for managing and protecting the state’s environment and natural resources.

Everyone can find their place here with us. We have heaps of opportunities for those who can see themselves as fearless park rangers, tech-savvy wildlife officers, eco-rule enforcers, policy officers or even project officers; or perhaps any of the roles that support them— like admin, media and comms, finance human resources and legal— to name just a few.

No matter what preference or passion, you’ll find #ACareerthatmatters #AContributionthatcounts with us.

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