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Wildlife Officer
Wildlife & Threatened Species Operations; Management & Operations; QPWS & Partnerships; Toowoomba
Do you want to make a difference? Are you someone with the motivation and skills to work in a team tasked with managing and protecting Queensland’s native wildlife?
If this sounds like you, read on.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/684149/26 |
| Closing date | 15-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sally Egan |
| Contact details | Ph: 0417 114 496 Access the National Relay Service |
A job that matters. A contribution that counts.
Whatever your job with us, you'll strive and innovate to achieve a better Queensland. Our role is complex, and our work can be challenging - important work usually is. But your contribution will count, and so will you.
Why work for us?
There are always opportunities for growth and professional development. Our teams and our working environments are diverse, and so are our people. We are here to enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment and the economy. It can be a difficult, and at times unpopular, role - think regulatory compliance. It can also mean balancing your personal ideals, with the work that must be done. But it is work that truly matters, even more so because it's hard.
Your contribution
The Wildlife Ranger role advertised is part of the Western Downs team within Southern Wildlife Operations. The team operates in South-East Queensland to deliver services to conserve and protect native and threatened wildlife and associated habitat with particular focus on:
* Regulation of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 to deliver protected wildlife compliance and enforcement.
* Providing safe interaction between people and wildlife.
* Working with the community to build positive interactions between community and wildlife.
* Applied research to assist in the development of innovative wildlife management strategies.
What is in it for you?
You will have opportunity to make a real contribution to protecting Queensland's native flora and fauna.
You will be mentored by experienced leaders to continue to develop your own compliance and animal husbandry/handling skills in the classroom and on the job. In fact, we will match your commitment to your growth and development all round.
No two days are the same here, regulatory compliance and managing human/animal interactions are everchanging activities. (Insert team) team members regularly travel and work to support other wildlife team members across Southern Wildlife Operation's area of responsibility.
About you
You are a self-motivated person with enthusiasm and drive. You will be able to work within a small but very active high performing team. You will measure your own success through your team thriving and kicking goals in a sometimes-challenging environment.
You are a confident communicator able to engage with a wide range of people respectfully and confidently, sometimes under difficult circumstances. You can provide clear and concise information both verbally and written.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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