Join us as a Conservation Officer and take on a vital role in implementing the South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy.

Do you want to be part of an organisation committed to conservation and world leading biodiversity protection initiatives? An opportunity to contribute to Koala conservation through challenging development assessment, complex negotiations, and undertaking compliance and enforcement activities? The chance to work in an organisation committed to staff growth and well being? Access to excellent job security, super contributions, and diverse development opportunities? Would you enjoy flexible work options, with the ability to work from home and your choice of office locations across South East Queensland (SEQ)?

The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is recruiting a Conservation Officer with experience in development assessment/planning and/or environmental compliance. You will be part of a small multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing technical advice on the impacts of development on Koala habitat in SEQ, conducting both assessment and compliance activities, and providing technical advice on how developments can retain and protect Koala habitat

and maintain safe Koala movement opportunities.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, with demonstrated skills in regulatory assessment, planning and/or compliance and the ability to develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships. Knowledge and experience in Koala ecology and project management is highly desirable.

A university degree in environmental management, environmental or biological sciences, conservation, natural resource management, urban design, town planning, or a related discipline, and an unrestricted manual driver's licence are mandatory requirements for this role.