As a Forest Ranger in Charge, you will lead a team to plan and deliver sustainable forest product sales programs that achieve commercial, environmental and operational objectives. You will oversee forest operations, compliance, risk management and asset protection, ensuring activities are conducted safely and in accordance with legislation, policies and sustainable forest management practices.

- Develop and lead the implementation of strategic and operational plans for forest products sales programs, ensuring commercial and environmental objectives are met.
- Monitor the effective, cost-productive and environmentally sound implementation of operational programs, risk management, and asset protection for harvesting/extraction and sale of forest products.
- Administer relevant legislation and compliance, approve sales within delegated authority and ensure compliance with sustainable forest management.
- Provide advice to Managers on marketing, management issues, policies, and operations.
- Prepare submissions, briefs, and responses relating to business and operational management.




- Oversee designated forest products sales, plan and coordinate operations, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Build working relationships with industry, clients, statutory authorities, government agencies, landholders and stakeholders.
- Supervise, guide, and develop direct reports as required.
- Use geographic information systems and operational technology systems for spatial and planning data management.
- Other duties as directed within capability level.

Proficiency with ArcGIS, Google Earth, or other spatial mapping programs is desirable.

This permanent full-time position is based in Queensland regions such as Rockhampton, Mundubbera, Monto, Cairns, Maryborough, Toowoomba, and Roma. Flexible working options may be available.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us. Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Contact: Lance Stumm, M: 0427 314 ***

Job Ad Reference: QLD/694658/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026

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