Department Of Agriculture And Fisheries | Senior Forest Ranger

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Agriculture and Fisheries (Organisation site)
Hardwood; Forestry; Fisheries and Forestry; Various locations
Are you looking for a career where you enjoy being outdoors? Do you enjoy liaising with customers and stakeholders? We are looking for new team members to assist with monitoring field operations and planning associated with state authorised native timber operations.
If you are a self-starter, are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team and enjoy getting things done, this role is suited to you.
We are seeking to fill a number of temporary and permanent roles in various locations. Submit your application here and you could be considered for future AO4 roles within our timber team for Queensland Forestry.
Job details Position status: Permanent, Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Classification: AO4
Workplace Location: Continuous Applicant Pool - Various locations Our Senior Forest Rangers work extensively with clients, stakeholders, and other agencies, using their initiative, problem-solving skills, and technology to deliver operational programs and acceptable outcomes. Staff are guided by a range of policies and procedures, codes of conduct, and legislative obligations.
The key duties in this role include keeping track of permittees and their contractor performance against the sales permit and coordinating daily operations such as lessee engagements, measuring cut logs, log measurer accreditations, assessing tree selection, and other relevant operational activities.
A typical week includes but is not limited to the following activities:
In consultation with team members and supervisors, plan the weekly activities in preparation for the following week. Prepare relevant documents and electronic information including maps for required tasks. Undertake safety preparation including completing the weekly itinerary, vehicle pre-start inspections, and preparing required safety equipment. Travel by 4WD to planned forest operations areas, which can involve up to more than four hours of driving. Setup camp including unloading heavy equipment from the 4WD. Be capable of walking long distances on uneven terrain in Queensland's challenging weather conditions, carrying up to 10kg of essential equipment. Some camping in basic conditions may also be required at times, sometimes located up to 6 hours away from the nearest township. Our office locations are geographically dispersed throughout Queensland based in key townships to support the timber resource areas. The main areas we are looking to fill vacancies (but not limited to) are: Toowoomba, Injune, Mitchell, Maryborough, Mundubbera, Monto, Rockhampton, and Cairns.
Please review our "Day in the Life of a Senior Forest Ranger" and the role description for more details.
Submit your application here, and you could be considered for current and future AO4 roles within our timber teams for Queensland Forestry. Once you start to submit your application, you will be required to answer a series of questions designed for us to get to know you better and to determine your suitability. You may be requested to participate in a further process to determine your suitability for a particular role. A copy of these questions is located in the Role Description.
You will only need to apply for this Continuous Applicant Pool once.
Possession of a manual 'c' class license is mandatory for these roles.
Applications remain current for 12 months and suitable applications will be considered as vacancies arise.
Just imagine what you can achieve.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/606496/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Multiple temporary and permanent positions available in various locations. This is a continuous applicant pool.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
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