Senior Forest Ranger

As our Senior Forest Ranger, you will:

• Work outdoors in state forests and other land tenures assessing and marking trees, inspecting harvesting operations and monitoring environmental and safety standards.
• Assist with planning and coordinating timber harvesting activities, including preparing operational plans and sale documentation.
• Build positive relationships with timber operators, contractors, landholders and other stakeholders, providing advice and support on forestry operations.
• Monitor forestry activities to ensure they are carried out safely, sustainably, and in line with required policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Contribute to the sustainable management of forest resources by identifying risks, supporting audits and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with administering the provisions of the Forestry Act 1959 and other relevant Acts and Regulations as they impact on DPI Forestry' activities.
• Use mapping and spatial information systems to support operational planning and decision-making.
• Safely operate four-wheel drives and other off-road vehicles in remote forest environments and undertake field work in varied terrain.

You may also have:

• The ability to work outdoors in a physically active role, including walking over uneven terrain and carrying field equipment.
• Good practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with, or the ability to learn, mapping and navigation tools such as ArcGlS, Google Earth, GPS and communication equipment.

There are six permanent full-time positions available across Rockhampton, Roma, Monto and Mundubbera.

A current Queensland C class manual driver's licence or equivalent is mandatory.

Find out more about this role by reading the attached Role Description and speaking with the contact officer.

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Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/697662/26

Closing Date: Friday, 11 September 2026