Calling recent and soon-to-be school leavers!
Are you ready to shape the future and contribute to the preservation of our environment? The Department of Environment and Science (DES) invites you to be part of our future by joining the DES Entry Level Talent Pool.

Job details

About us

At DES, we are the Queensland government agency entrusted with managing and safeguarding the state's environment and natural resources. Our mission is to lead and partner in managing, protecting, restoring, and promoting Queensland's natural environment, cultural heritage, and cultural diversity.

Department of Environment and Science is an equal opportunity employer. The safety and sustainability of our people, community and environment is our focus. We value and embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

A world of opportunities

At DES, we celebrate diversity and value individuality. We offer lots of roles, ranging from fearless park rangers, tech-savvy wildlife officers, eco-rule enforcers, policy officers, to supporting positions in administration, media and communications, finance, human resources, and legal. Whatever your passion or preference, you'll discover #ACareerThatMatters #AContributionThatCounts at DES.

Join our talent pool

As we prepare for the future, we are seeking energetic and dedicated individuals to join the DES Enty Level Talent Pool. By expressing your interest, over the next 12 months we will reach out to you with all our entry level opportunities and hints and tips in getting your future career here with us off the ground.

Diverse entry level roles

• Rangers working in the heart of nature.
• Technical Officers in conservation and sustainability.
• ICT Officers leading digital and information services.
• Administration Officers in finance, human resources, or communications, and much, much more!

What we offer

• Work-life balance: flexibility tailored to your needs.
• Competitive compensation: a competitive salary plus generous superannuation.
• Path to progress: opportunities to diversify within DES and across the state government.
• Learning avenues: access to diverse training for personal and professional growth.

Your journey begins here: 

1. Click the green ‘Apply online' button below.
2. Register your details.
3. Share your passion and preferences: submit a cover letter and include some information about you and why you want to join the DES team, the locations you would love to work and the jobs that are most attractive to you.
4. Click the ‘Email a friend' button and share with your mates.

Additional Information:

• Submission of this EOI form is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with us.
• By submitting an EOI, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy, please ensure you complete the application form and submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the job search website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.
• The EOI process is just one avenue of seeking employment with us. You also have the option to apply for advertised vacancies within DES via the job search website.

By joining our Talent Pool, you'll be first in line when positions align with your preferences. Begin your adventure with us and become a vital part of our mission to protect and preserve our environment.

We may not require new team members straight away, we assure you that your expression of interest will not go unnoticed.

Discover the opportunities and careers that await you. Unleash your potential and shape your future with DES. A career that truly matters is in your future.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Tips for applicants (PDF, 173KB)