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What this job is
A Conservation Officer manages, monitors and protects natural environments and native species across public lands, marine reserves, or private conservation areas in Australia. They conduct field surveys, enforce environmental legislation, respond to threats such as illegal logging or poaching, and work with communities and landholders to improve conservation outcomes. The role requires practical field skills, scientific knowledge, and authority to investigate breaches of environmental laws.
Pay
A$1,953 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Community Developmentcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Negotiationcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Correspondence Drafting
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management and Prioritisation