The Opportunity 

Kingfisher Bay Resort is a 4 Star Eco Tourism Hotel Resort, respected for its high standard of service and social facilities. The Senior Ranger supports the operational leadership of the ranger team and plays a critical role in delivering outstanding guest experiences, environmental education, and wildlife care on K’gari.

Kingfisher Bay Resort is currently seeking a Senior Ranger to join our team. If you are outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about sharing your knowledge of the environment and are experienced in operational leadership then we would like to hear from you! 

About the Role

The Senior Ranger role involves supervising daily ranger activities, responding to wildlife incidents, liaising with external agencies such as Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and leading a wide variety of eco-tourism and educational programs. Environmental interpretation is a key aspect of this position, involving the communication of diverse topics related to the island’s fauna, flora, ecology, history, and culture.

The Senior Ranger also ensures the efficient running of department operations, including staff rostering, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures, contributing directly to Kingfisher Bay Resort’s reputation as a world-class eco-tourism destination.

Additionally, delivering outstanding customer service by anticipating guest needs and surpassing service expectations. The position will assist the front office team with bookings and inquiries, ensuring guests have the essential information to enhance their stay at the resort.

The ideal candidate resides locally and has the willingness and ability to commute to the island for work. This is a full-time position, working across a broad rostering system, over 10 day working fortnight including peak seasonal periods and weekends. Overnight stays in staff village quarters will be required.

Benefits - conditions apply

• $1000 Annual SeaLink annual employee travel allowance 
• Worldwide ALL Heartist Bienvenue benefits
• 25% off resort dining, retail and spa
• Free Island 4WD bus tours 
• Free ferry transfers to and from the island 
• Access to the Sandbar pool and staff gym

Skills, Qualification & Experience

To be successful in this role you will need to be comfortable with public speaking, a team player, well presented, enjoy working outdoors and adapting to variable weather conditions.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Ranger/guiding supervisor role in a similar environment (preferred)
• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Animal Ecology, Marine Sciences, Outdoor Education or similar is highly regarded.
• First aid & CPR or ability to obtain within 1 month of commencement
• Queensland Paid Blue Card (working with children check clearance) or ability to obtain within 1 month of commencement
• A valid manual QLD Driver’s License
• Industry Authority (Drivers Authorisation) highly regarded or ability to obtain within 3 months of commencement
• Right to live and work in Australia indefinitely
• Commercial acumen with focus on achievement of budget parameters and cost-effective and efficient operations

About us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.  

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and upload a copy of your resume outlining your experience.

All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.