Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Wildlife & Threatened Species Operations; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife & Partnerships; Garbutt – Townsville
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s Threatened Species Operations team leads the state-wide program dedicated to the protection and recovery of Queensland’s threatened species. Operating across a diverse range of ecosystems-both terrestrial and aquatic, including some of the state’s most remote areas – our work is delivered through rigorous scientific research, targeted conservation actions, and proactive recovery strategies. Our purpose is to safeguard Queensland’s unique biodiversity, now and for future generations.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | PO2 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/689666/26 |
| Closing date | 04-Jun-2026 |
| Yearly salary | $77250 – $97991 |
| Fortnightly salary | $2961.00 – $3756.00 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Julian Wilson |
| Contact details | M: 0468 626 958 Access the National Relay Service |
We are currently seeking an experience Conservation Officer to join our Threatened Species Operations, Aquatic Research and Monitoring Team. In this role you will be responsible for providing scientific advice for threatened species conservation and management, monitoring programs for priority threatened species, undertaking research to inform species and threat management, identification of research gaps, fostering and growing partnerships with research institutions, sharing knowledge (through publications, reports, media, conferences), delivering training, and data management.
As a Conservation Officer you will be involved in coordinating ongoing and emerging research and monitoring programs. These programs aim to monitor populations, identify threats, and make recommendations to management for the conservation of threatened aquatic (marine, freshwater & estuarine) species in Queensland. This will include assisting with data analysis, and communication of results through scientific publications, reports, and oral presentations. You will be expected to work effectively with a broad array of partners and project stakeholders including QPWS&P rangers, local, state and federal government agencies, academic institutions, non-government organisations, indigenous ranger groups, and private landholders. You will also contribute as part of a team to organisation, preparation and conducting field work including: pre and post trip vehicle, vessel and equipment maintenance.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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