Koala Care Technical Officer - Field & Clinic Growth

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusion initiatives

Career pathways

Job summary

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre (QPWS) is seeking a Technical Officer to support clinical care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas and contribute to field programs and research across Queensland.

This rare role blends veterinary nursing with fieldwork, data collection, and collaboration with major wildlife hospitals and researchers. It offers development opportunities and a commitment to inclusion and cultural values.

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.
• A 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 standard operating procedures as needed.
• Support research, monitoring, and training activities.
• Travel to other sites as needed, including overnight stays.
• Work within a 7-day roster (with appropriate compensation).
• Make a difference: Play a key role in the recovery and release of koalas into the wild.
• Diverse work: Balance clinical care with field-based conservation projects.
• Collaborate widely: Work with major wildlife hospitals, researchers, and carers.
• Grow professionally: Develop your skills in a unique, purpose-driven environment.
• Support First Nations outcomes: Help embed cultural values in conservation work.
• Be part of QPWS: Join a team that offers professional development, inclusion initiatives, and career pathways for people passionate about protecting nature.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Native wildlife

Team leadership

Research & data collection

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & inclusivity

Tools

Digital records systems

Job description

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre (QPWS) is seeking a Technical Officer to support clinical care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas and contribute to field programs and research across Queensland.

This rare role blends veterinary nursing with fieldwork, data collection, and collaboration with major wildlife hospitals and researchers. It offers development opportunities and a commitment to inclusion and cultural values.