Wildlife Field Operative

Ecosure - Thriving global ecosystems; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecosure is seeking Wildlife Field Operatives to join our Rockhampton team, with both full-time and casual opportunities available. This is a genuinely hands-on, field-based role that involves fauna surveys, habitat assessments and field data collection across Central Queensland.

You’ll work outdoors across regional and remote environments, supporting wildlife spotting, relocation and pest animal management while collaborating with clients, contractors and landholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in wildlife management or field-based ecological work.
• Interest in native Australian fauna and species identification.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fauna surveys and wildlife monitoring across Central Queensland.
• Support fauna spotting, handling and relocation activities.
• Undertake pre-clearance surveys and monitor active clearing operations.
• Assist with pest animal monitoring and management programs.
• Record wildlife observations and collect field data with GPS/digital systems.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and machinery.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and landholders on site.
• Complete field records and project documentation.
• Adhere to safety, animal welfare and project requirements.

Skills

Wildlife management

Field data collection

GPS/Data collection

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Construction White Card

First Aid & CPR

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Help protect Queensland’s wildlife while building a career in the field

If you’d rather spend your working day outdoors than behind a desk, this could be the role for you.

Ecosure is looking for Wildlife Field Operatives to join our Rockhampton team, with both full-time and casual opportunities available.

You’ll work across Central Queensland on practical wildlife management and environmental projects, helping protect native fauna while supporting responsible development, land management and conservation outcomes.

This is a genuinely hands-on, field-based role. Depending on the project, you could be undertaking fauna surveys, supporting wildlife spotting and relocation, monitoring clearing activities, conducting pest animal management activities, collecting field data or working alongside clients and contractors on site.

You'll work across different locations and conditions, so we're looking for people who are practical, safety-conscious, adaptable and genuinely enjoy being outdoors.

What you'll be doing

Your work may include:

• Conducting fauna surveys, wildlife monitoring and habitat assessments
• Supporting fauna spotting, handling and relocation activities
• Undertaking pre-clearance surveys and monitoring active clearing operations
• Assisting with pest animal monitoring and management programs
• Identifying native fauna and recording wildlife observations
• Collecting accurate field data using GPS and digital field systems
• Operating and maintaining wildlife handling and field equipment
• Working alongside clients, contractors, landholders and other project stakeholders
• Completing field records, reports and project documentation
• Working safely in regional and remote environments in accordance with project, environmental and animal welfare requirements.

The internal position description specifically includes pre-clearance surveys, monitoring active clearing operations, wildlife relocation, habitat assessment, pest animal management and fauna spotter-catching services.

About you

You don't necessarily need to have followed one particular career path to succeed in this role. We're interested in people with relevant field experience, strong practical capability and a genuine interest in wildlife and environmental management.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience in wildlife management, fauna handling, ecology, conservation, pest management or similar field-based work
• Knowledge of Australian native fauna and an interest in developing your species identification skills
• Confidence working outdoors across uneven, remote and sometimes challenging terrain
• Strong situational awareness and a safety-first approach
• Good observation, record-keeping and data collection skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a field team
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working with clients and contractors
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when projects require it
• A Construction White Card

Even better if you have

Any of the following would be advantageous:

• Fauna spotter-catcher or wildlife handling experience
• Pest animal management experience
• Firearms Licence (A/B)
• 4WD experience or certification
• First Aid and CPR
• Venomous snake handling certification
• Strong fauna identification or habitat assessment skills
• Experience using GPS, GIS or environmental field data systems
• Qualifications or vocational training in ecology, conservation, ecosystem management, pest management or a related discipline.

These capabilities align with the desirable qualifications and experience in the current Ecosure position description.

Why Ecosure?

At Ecosure, environmental work isn't just about producing reports. It's about creating practical, measurable outcomes for ecosystems, wildlife and the communities that depend on them.

Joining our Wildlife team gives you the opportunity to:

• Work directly with native wildlife and contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes
• Build experience across a diverse range of wildlife and environmental projects
• Work alongside experienced environmental and wildlife professionals
• Develop your practical field skills and technical capability
• Work across some unique locations throughout Central Queensland
• Be part of a team that takes safety, animal welfare and environmental responsibility seriously.

Ecosure describes its work internally as delivering whole-of-ecosystem solutions focused on biodiversity uplift, ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management.

Ready to get out in the field?

If you're practical, enjoy working outdoors and want a role where your work contributes directly to protecting Queensland's wildlife, we'd love to hear from you.

Both full-time and casual opportunities are available.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining Ecosure.