Wildlife Operations Lead – Remote North Queensland

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Cairns QLD hires a Wildlife Officer to work with a team delivering wildlife conservation in remote northern Queensland. You may lead a small team and will travel to remote locations to deliver services.

The role focuses on managing wildlife such as crocodiles, cassowaries and flying-foxes, with field duties, safety considerations and occasional long stints away from facilities. Based in Cairns with travel required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team in wildlife operations.
• Comfort with remote area duties and field safety.
• Coxswain 3 qualification or higher; able to obtain Coxswain 2 within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate navigation and comms systems in the field.
• Apply survival techniques and basic equipment maintenance.
• Respond to wildlife incidents in remote North Queensland.
• Occasional short stays in remote locations with limited facilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Wildlife management

Coxswain certification

Remote area operations

Administrative skills

Job description

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Cairns QLD hires a Wildlife Officer to work with a team delivering wildlife conservation in remote northern Queensland. You may lead a small team and will travel to remote locations to deliver services.

The role focuses on managing wildlife such as crocodiles, cassowaries and flying-foxes, with field duties, safety considerations and occasional long stints away from facilities. Based in Cairns with travel required.