Part-time Koala Vet Nurse & Wildlife Field Technician

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusion initiatives

Career pathways

Job summary

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Wildlife and Threatened Species Branch, is seeking a Technical Officer (Vet Nurse) to care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas and contribute to fieldwork, research and conservation across Queensland.

You will support the centre's veterinarian, coordinate staff, maintain records, and participate in remote fieldwork and community engagement. The role includes travel, weekend work, and ongoing professional development.

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 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).

Skills

Vet nursing

Wildlife nursing

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection

Job description

The Moggill Koala Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Wildlife and Threatened Species Branch, is seeking a Technical Officer (Vet Nurse) to care for sick, injured and orphaned koalas and contribute to fieldwork, research and conservation across Queensland.

You will support the centre's veterinarian, coordinate staff, maintain records, and participate in remote fieldwork and community engagement. The role includes travel, weekend work, and ongoing professional development.