Ready to take the next step in your leadership career while living in Tropical North Queensland? As Ranger in Charge – Cairns South, you'll lead a dedicated team delivering conservation, visitor management and land management outcomes across some of Queensland’s most treasured natural areas. Based in Cairns, you'll enjoy an enviable lifestyle with easy access to the Outstanding Barrier Reef, rainforest, waterfalls and outdoor adventure, while making a meaningful contribution to protecting the environment for future generations. This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership capability, mentor staff, build solid community partnerships and be part of a supportive team committed to conservation, safety and inclusion.

As Ranger in Charge (OO6) - Cairns South, you will lead a team of rangers and oversee the planning, delivery and coordination of a broad range of park management programs and projects. The role includes managing visitor, asset, fire, pest and estate management activities, while ensuring work programs are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational priorities. You will provide leadership and mentoring to staff, manage resources and budgets, maintain records and reporting requirements,



coordinate emergency response activities, and build productive relationships with Traditional Owners, community groups, government agencies and other stakeholders. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential, along with experience managing people, projects and operational outcomes in a dynamic environment.

The successful applicant will be comfortable balancing field-based work with administrative responsibilities and have a genuine commitment to conservation, customer service and workplace safety. A current unrestricted manual driver's licence is mandatory.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced ranger or team leader to develop their leadership skills while delivering meaningful outcomes for Queensland's parks, visitors and communities. Applications from people of all backgrounds are encouraged, with priority consideration available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability who meet the minimum requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Setting

📌 Ranger In Charge Cairns
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns