Threatened Species Conservation Specialist

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeConservation Full time $125,469 - $145,492
Job Title:

Principal Conservation Officer

About the Role

The Threatened Species Recovery Planning and Coordination Team is seeking a highly skilled conservation professional to lead the recovery and conservation of Queensland's unique threatened species.

This role offers a unique opportunity to play a critical part in developing, implementing, and evaluating recovery strategies for endemic Queensland species such as the northern hairy-nosed wombat, Capricorn yellow chat, and Nangur spiny skink.

As a key member of the Threatened Species Program, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic, evidence-based projects driving meaningful outcomes for biodiversity conservation in Queensland.

The Principal Conservation Officer will leverage extensive ecological expertise and proven leadership in threatened species recovery to design and deliver targeted conservation initiatives across Queensland.

You will engage with a wide network of stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, First Nations Peoples, non-government organisations (NGOs) and community groups.


About You

Key qualifications for this role include:

  • A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in project management for threatened species recovery, with a strong background in conservation management or landscape-scale science
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship building across diverse groups


What We Offer

This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on biodiversity conservation in Queensland. Key benefits include:

  • Collaboration opportunities with government agencies, research institutions, and other key stakeholders
  • Flexibility and autonomy to develop and implement innovative conservation initiatives
  • Professional development opportunities through ongoing training and capacity-building programs

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