Professionally qualified staff and specialists

The diversity of activities carried out by the Department of Environment and Conservation is such that people with tertiary qualifications in many disciplines are employed, including:

People applying for any of these positions are employed only after they have completed an undergraduate degree or other tertiary qualification. Many will also have post graduate qualifications or are continuing with post graduate studies.

Some professionally qualifed staff work in a managerial capacity, being responsible for the function and performance of personnel in a district, branch or section. Promotion is dependant on merit and vacancy.

The department offers a wide variety of work associated with natural resource management.

The department actively pursues equal opportunity in employment; women, people with disabilities and those from non-English speaking backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacancies. The department is likewise committed to employing Aboriginals and has a strategy for Aboriginal Employment. This strategy recognises that achievement of departmental responsibilities, functions and objectives can be attained and enhanced by the participation and contribution of Aboriginal people.