What you will do (key responsibilities/duties)

As our Forest Ranger in Charge, you will develop and lead the sales programs for timber and other forest products in Queensland.

The Queensland Government is committed to the effective and responsible management and use of the state's native forest resources, your efforts will be integral in helping the government to manage the sustainability of forestry resources.

You will know you're achieving success in the role when you:

• are dedicated to sustainable native forest management
• can lead a team and manage your own work priorities, ensuring assigned tasks are undertaken promptly and meet the project deliverables
• are actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team.

What you will bring (qualifications, registrations, experience)

There are some qualifications that we see as essential/desirable. You must possess a:

• valid Australian ‘c' class drivers' licence
• proficiency or the ability to quickly acquire proficiency in spatial mapping programs.

This role requires the regular traveling and working away from headquarters (including bush camping in some regions) and operation of a 4WD. Relevant transferable field experience is highly regarded.

If you do not have field experience, you will bring a good attitude and willingness to learn these aspects of the role.

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem[1]skilling skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team.

Why join the department? (benefits)

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride.

This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.
• Join us and help manage the sustainability of forestry resources across Queensland.
• Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

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

Just imagine what you could achieve with us

Learn how we contribute to Queensland everyday

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/527748/23

Closing Date: Friday, 1st December 2023