The Wildlife Officer role advertised is part of the Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre Operations team.<\/p>\n
The role\u2019s focus area is:
\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 Centres (David Fleay Wildlife Park, Daisy Hill Koala Centre and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre)
\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>\n
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Wildlife Officers within the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation work to protect, conserve and manage the sustainable use of Queensland’s native wildlife.\u00a0 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 south-east Queensland to deliver services to conserve and protect native and threatened wildlife and associated habitat\u2014with particular focus on:
\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
The role’s focus area is:
\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 Centres (David Fleay Wildlife Park, Daisy Hill Koala Centre and Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre).
\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>\n
As the Wildlife Officer, WOO3 you will:
\n\u2022 Operate individually and as an effective member of the team.
\n\u2022 Directly interact with wildlife, including the safe capture, handling and husbandry, in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
\n\u2022 Undertake field monitoring and associated activities (e.g., flying-fox roost monitoring, crocodile and koala population survey).
\n\u2022 Provide information to community groups, industry and the general public about wildlife management.
\n\u2022 Under the direction of senior staff, investigate complaints including auditing compliance and enforcement activities relating to the take, use and keep of wildlife under relevant and other breaches of legislation.
\n\u2022 Assess and provide advice on applications for permits and authorities under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and subordinate legislation.
\n\u2022 Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.<\/p>\n
Travel away from your normal centre of operations will be required from time to time. This is likely to include overnight stays. Wildlife Officers participate in (after-hours) incident response and work on a roster basis which can include regular weekend work. In successfully undertaking this role, you may also be required to work in field based situations.<\/p>\n
Applications to remain current for 12 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights <\/a>and diversity<\/a>.<\/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>\nDocuments<\/h2>\n