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Wildlife Officer
Wildlife & Threatened Species Operations;Management & Operations; QPWS & Partnerships; Innisfail
The Wildlife Officer role advertised is an operational role, within the Northern Wildlife Operations team, based in Innisfail. The role supports the Senior Wildlife Officer, overseeing Innisfail operations. Small vessel experience and marine licences such as Coxswain NSCV (Grade 1,2 or 3) are highly desirable for this role but is not a mandatory requirement. Local out of hours travel is part of the role.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/703887/26 |
| Closing date | 27-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Alex Diczbalis |
| Contact details | Phone: 0474 086 455 Access the National Relay Service |
Wildlife Officers in the Northern Region Operations have a focus on wildlife management. This includes working with crocodiles, cassowaries and flying-foxes. This may require safely responding to isolated and remote situations in North Queensland for extended periods of time.
Tasks are likely to include operating communication and navigational systems, undertaking equipment repair, and the use of environmental indicators to make decisions.
You may be required to undertake short term stays in remote locations with little or no facilities available.
For further information please see the role description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/703887/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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