Together, we create thriving environments, communities, and economies. Are you passionate about protecting and preserving protected areas? Do you like working in amazing and stunning island locations? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

The focus of this role is compliance and education activities on K’gari (Fraser Island). Delivery will be mainly related to wongari (dingo) issues, the programs will encompass all aspects of K’gari (Fraser Island) and at times Great Sandy management. The position will be expected to undertake face to face client engagement, issue Penalty Infringement Notices for breaches of legislation and support investigations. The position will at times be required to assist with delivering natural resource management such as fires, pest & weed control and maintenance of infrastructure including visitor facilities & buildings, walking tracks and firebreaks.

Job details

Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation - contributes to ensuring one of the world's most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of one of our most wonderful places. Experience in staff supervision, leadership, workplace health and safety, natural resource management, is required with strong demonstrated skills in visitor management and compliance are key requirements of this role. The successful applicant will require the demonstrated ability to develop and implement contemporary compliance and communication programs.

This position is based on K'gari (Fraser Island). You are required to work a 10/4 roster including weekend work and may be required to live on island during your shift.

 What's in it for you?
• Enjoy a varied and interesting work program where no two days are the same. Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by reading the further information provided in the role description, and by contacting the contact officer for any further details.

Applications will 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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Documents

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• 665173 25 Role Description (Word, 342KB)
  Role Description