The Wildlife Officer role advertised is part of the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre Operations team. The team operates in SEQ Queensland to deliver services to conserve and protect native and threatened wildlife and associated habitat\u2014with particular focus on:
\n\u2022 Providing veterinary nursing care and husbandry to sick injured and orphaned wild koalas undergoing rehabilitation
\n\u2022 Providing daily care of koalas being rehabilitated, including providing food, cleaning enclosures and observing the animal\u2019s health and behaviour
\n\u2022 Working offsite at one of our Gateway Visitor Centers (David Fleay Wildlife Park, Daisy Hill Koala Center and Walkabout Creek Discovery Center)
\n\u2022 Work is mainly outside in all weather conditions and can be physically demanding
\n\u2022 Work opportunities in providing veterinary nursing support in field-based projects off-site for up to several weeks<\/p>\n
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TARGETED VACANCY – Vet nurse: Providing veterinary nursing care and husbandry to sick injured and orphaned wild koalas undergoing rehabilitation. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted Vacancy will not be considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n Wildlife Officers within the Department of Environment and Science work to protect, conserve and manage the sustainable use of Queensland’s native wildlife. The work is regionally-based and delivered throughout Queensland with support provided by central office in Brisbane CBD. Wildlife Officers are an integral part of the units within the Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations, QPWS & Partnerships and provide a range of services, including advice, assessment and auditing of permits and other authorities under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and subordinate legislation and operational delivery of services to conserve and protect wildlife and associated habitat.<\/p>\n The Branch plays a vital role in delivering effective conservation and regulatory outcomes for Queensland’s native species and ecosystems and their safe interaction with the community generally.<\/p>\n The Wildlife Officer role advertised is part of the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre Operations team. The team operates in SEQ Queensland to deliver services to conserve and protect native and threatened wildlife and associated habitat\u2014with particular focus on: This role’s focus area is: Applications to remain current for 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights <\/a>and diversity<\/a>.<\/p>\n Four casual positions available.<\/p>\n Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 regulation of the Nature Conservation Act to deliver protected wildlife compliance and enforcement
\n\u2022 providing safe interaction between people and wildlife
\n\u2022 working with the community to build positive interactions between community and wildlife
\n\u2022 applied research to assist in the development of innovative wildlife management strategies<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Providing veterinary nursing care and husbandry to sick injured and orphaned wild koalas undergoing rehabilitation.
\n\u2022 Providing daily care of koalas being rehabilitated, including providing food, cleaning enclosures and observing the animal’s health and behaviour
\n\u2022 Working offsite at one of our Gateway Visitor Centers (David Fleay Wildlife Park, Daisy Hill Koala Center and Walkabout Creek Discovery Center).
\n\u2022 Work is mainly outside in all weather conditions and can be physically demanding.
\n\u2022 Work opportunities in providing veterinary nursing support in field-based projects off-site for up to several weeks.
\n\u2022 Assisting with the collection of koala leaf collection and plantation management.<\/p>\nFurther information<\/h2>\n
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