Koala Care & Field Conservation Technician

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusion initiatives

Career pathways

Job summary

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre is part of the Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations Branch within QPWS. We seek a Technical Officer to deliver high-quality care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas, while contributing to broader wildlife programs across Queensland through fieldwork and research.

You will support clinical nursing, coordinate staff, and engage with researchers and carers to advance koala conservation and recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience with native wildlife (koalas preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead small teams.
• Experience in research, data collection, and analysis.
• Commitment to safety, inclusion, and respectful workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing and husbandry care to koalas and other native wildlife.
• Coordinate and manage staff and volunteers to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain accurate medical and husbandry records using digital systems.
• Coordinate medical equipment maintenance, ordering supplies and procedures as needed.
• Support research, monitoring, and training activities.
• Travel to other sites as needed, including overnight stays.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Wildlife care

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection

Leadership

Education

Vet nurse qualification

Tools

Digital records

Job description

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre is part of the Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations Branch within QPWS. We seek a Technical Officer to deliver high-quality care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas, while contributing to broader wildlife programs across Queensland through fieldwork and research.

You will support clinical nursing, coordinate staff, and engage with researchers and carers to advance koala conservation and recovery efforts.