You will also play a key role in building a strong compliance culture through mentoring, training and promoting safe field practices.
We're looking for someone who can interpret and apply legislation and policy, think strategically and deliver practical solutions to complex and sometimes competing issues. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
Everyone at the Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key part in enhancing the protection of our most valuable asset - The Environment.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively. You are someone who can thrive in a fast paced environment, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Problem-solving skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions are essential, as is the capacity to communicate effectively with other QPWS&P staff and a broad range of stakeholders.
About the Role
This position is a leadership opportunity in the Technical Support unit. The job is diverse, driving a strategic and consistent approach to compliance management across QPWS's South East Queensland region by supporting operational staff and collaborating with Statewide stakeholders.
Tasks include leading investigations, negotiating matters, building capability through staff mentoring and training, promoting safe field practices, and fosters a strong compliance culture. The position liaises with police and other agencies, facilitates solutions to visitor management issues, resolves complex compliance matters, assesses proposed developments near parks and forests, and provides legislative and policy advice to senior managers and stakeholders, including on native title and cultural heritage. The position manages 1 compliance Ranger.
Become part of a supportive team that values expertise, encourages professional growth, and takes pride in making a positive impact on the environment.
What's in it for you?
Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
Job satisfaction is high in this role with the license to problem solve, critically think and drive change from within.
If you are a person that gains a lot from collaboration, troubleshooting and being a change maker - this may be the job for you!
You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/693736/26
Closing Date: Monday, 13 July 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
