Would you like an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the conservation of Queensland’s threatened species? Are you a gregarious team player, who likes to get your hands dirty working with wildlife? If so, this Technical Officer role in the Threatened Species Operations Unit could be just what you are looking for. You will be responsible for supporting senior staff to deliver priority research and monitoring programs for terrestrial threatened species. If you have skills in identification, handling, measuring and data recording of native wildlife and enjoy working with passionate people who are focused on this important cause then this may be the job for you.

Job details

In this role as a Technical Officer within the Threatened Species Operations Unit, you will provide technical assistance and support for a small team of research scientists delivering research and monitoring projects that contribute to the protection and recovery of Queensland's terrestrial threatened species. The team is responsible for providing scientific advice for threatened species planning 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 and conferences), delivering training and data
management.

This position requires skills in wildlife identification and the collection, analysis, input and maintenance of data relating to native wildlife, specifically threatened species.

The activities undertaken in the role can be physically demanding and include extended trips to survey and monitor threatened species in the field.

Periods of office work are also required to document the results of fieldwork, compile reports and plan and prepare for future trips. You will need to communicate and liaise with multiple stakeholders including partner organisations, volunteers and the community to provide effective conservation, research and monitoring of threatened wildlife.

Developing and delivering training to staff and volunteers, maintaining vehicles and field equipment, ensuring compliance with Agency safety systems, policies and procedures, and contributing to the development of improved processes and procedures are also important aspects of the role. Proven experience working collaboratively in a small team and proficiency in Excel and ArcGIS will be highly regarded.

To apply, please review the attached Role Description and follow the provided application instructions. Join us in shaping the future of threatened species conservation in Queensland.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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Further information

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Documents

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• 657251 25 - Position Description (Word, 163KB)