Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship

Capricornia Catchments; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Capricornia Catchments in North Rockhampton, QLD, is offering a Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship. This 24-week, full-time paid program gives you hands-on experience while working on real-world restoration projects across the Capricorn Coast and surrounding regions.

Successful applicants will gain nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate I in Conservation & Ecosystem Management and Safety training, while you learn practical skills on-site and through concise

Qualifications

• Must be 15+ years old and not enrolled in school.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical, job-ready skills through real restoration projects.
• On-site practical work across bushland and community restoration sites.
• Approximately one day per fortnight in classroom training.

Skills

Motivated

Environmentally minded

Team player

Job description

Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship

Capricornia Catchments – North Rockhampton QLD

Capricornia Catchments – 24 Week Paid Traineeship

Capricornia Catchments is seeking motivated, environmentally minded individuals to join our Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship program.

This is a 24-week, full-time, paid traineeship where you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications while working on real-world environmental restoration projects across the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton, and surrounding regions.

Capricornia Catchments – 24 Week Paid Traineeship

Capricornia Catchments is seeking motivated, environmentally minded individuals to join our Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship program.

This is a 24-week, full-time, paid traineeship where you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications while working on real-world environmental restoration projects across the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton, and surrounding regions.

What You'll Gain

Successful applicants will complete:

• Certificate I in Conservation & Ecosystem Management (AHC10124)

• Construction White Card (CPCCWHS1001)

• Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (AHCMOM213)

• First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011)

• ACDC Agricultural Chemicals Licence
  (AHCPMG301, AHCCHM304 & AHCCHM307)

• Biosecurity Vehicle Washdown Certificate (AHCBIO203)

• Working with Children Blue Card if eligible

Applicants must be 15+ years of age and not enrolled in school to be eligible for this traineeship

This program is designed to build practical, job-ready skills for those looking to enter the environmental, land management, or conservation industries.

Real Projects. Real Impact.

Trainees gain hands‑on experience working on meaningful projects, previous trainees have worked on projects such as:

• Duthie park restoration site

• Lyle Albert Dobbs park restoration site

• Mt Archer revegetation project

• Various beaches including Lammermoor Beach and Kemp Beach rehabilitation works

• Oxford Road Creek rehabilitation

• Moores Creek revegetation

• Beach clean‑ups and coastal fencing projects

• Supporting the Capricorn Caves forest revegetation project

• Supporting Konomie Islands revegetation efforts

• Planting for fish habitat improvement and erosion control at Mt Morgan Dam

You won't just be studying — you'll be actively restoring local ecosystems and contributing to lasting environmental outcomes.

What a Typical Fortnight Looks Like

• On-site practical work across bushland and community restoration sites

• Activities may include planting native species, weed control, fencing, erosion control, rubbish removal and habitat improvement works

• Approximately one day per fortnight in classroom training, covering theory, safety, chemical use, plant identification and industry knowledge

• Work days and hours are Monday to Friday 6.30am-2.30pm

This balance ensures you develop both hands‑on skills and the knowledge required to succeed in the field.

We're Looking For People Who Are:

• Reliable and motivated

• Passionate about the environment

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

• Willing to learn and work as part of a team

• Interested in future employment in conservation, land management or environmental services

There are 12 positions available for this intake.

Please include a cover letter to tell us about yourself.

If you're ready to earn while you learn and build a career making a real environmental difference in your own community, we encourage you to apply.

This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.