PROGRAM OFFICER INVASIVE SPECIES & NATIVE ANIMALS

Personnel Area: Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services

Branch: Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 – $111,969 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years

Location: Green Square (Fortitude Valley)

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in Australia, delivering services that support a growing and sustainable city. Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services plays a key role in protecting Brisbane’s natural environment, managing biodiversity and delivering initiatives that enhance the liveability of the city.

Our Branch

Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability is responsible for delivering programs and strategies that protect and enhance Brisbane’s natural assets. The unit works collaboratively across Council and with the community to deliver outcomes in biodiversity conservation, natural resource management and environmental sustainability.

The Role

In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of programs and strategies that support invasive species and native wildlife management across Brisbane. You will provide both strategic and operational support to ensure effective program outcomes that protect the city’s biodiversity.

You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, deliver projects and provide advice on policy, legislation and program delivery within a dynamic and high-performing team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• assist in developing and implementing strategies, policies and procedures relating to invasive species and natural resource management.
• support the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes and recommend improvements.
• manage projects to ensure delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• support the delivery of reactive responses to invasive species and wildlife events.
• provide advice and support to customers in relation to human-wildlife interactions.
• develop and deliver training and awareness programs for Council staff and stakeholders.
• build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• provide advice on relevant legislation, policies and biosecurity matters.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes while working on programs that directly impact Brisbane’s natural environment.

To be successful you will have:

• sound natural resource management/ecology background with experience working with invasive flora and fauna and native fauna.
• experience in developing and implementing policies, programs or strategies within natural resource management, ecology or biosecurity.
• high level customer service skills and ability to manage challenging customer interactions. with a sound ability to manage stakeholders and work across Council, community and industry
• ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• experience delivering training or awareness programs to a range of audiences.
• well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours and flexible arrangements.
• access to gym and wellness facilities.
• award winning superannuation fund.
• generous leave provisions.
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council:

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/working-at-council/benefits-of-working-at-council

How to apply:

Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

Please note: This role requires a criminal history check and a current open drivers licence.

For more information: Please call Robert Payie on 07 3178 3950.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.