Start Your Career in CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
This 18-week full-time traineeship is your pathway to the Conservation Ecosystem management industry. This is a Queensland Government SKILLING QUEENSLANDERS FOR WORK (SQW) program. This Work Skills Traineeship program offers tailored assistance to disadvantaged Queenslanders to gain nationally recognised skills and vocational qualifications.
You will learn practical skills on the job and participate in classroom theory to enter the Land Conservation industry. GET PAID to earn while you learn! There are multiple career outcomes that could include Bush Regeneration, Park Ranger, Ecologist Field Hand or work in Parks and Gardens.
Work at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and associated properties to participate in real world conservation projects. First Nations peoples are especially welcomed to apply for this course.
What's on Offer
* On the job training on real world conservation projects, saving our native flora and fauna.
* Accredited Certificate 1 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management ACH10120 delivered by Axiom College RTO No. 40489
* First Aid and CPR Training
* Construction White Card
* ACDC Chemical Operators License
* Chainsaw Operations Level 1
* Wrap around support including Mentor assistance, job seeking skills and Wellbeing support
* Industry Employer Connect morning tea
* All equipment and uniform provided
Eligibility Criteria
To meet Government Funding Requirements, you must:
* Be a Queensland Resident currently living in the Gold Coast area
* Be unemployed / irregular employment for the previous 6 months
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident with visa to permanent residency
* Be aged 15 years+ and no longer at school
* Hold a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
* NOT previously have completed a Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) program
* Be able to pass a National Police Check
* Be motivated and ready to commit to full attendance of an 18-week course and traineeship completion that starts on Monday 23rd o f March 2026
*Applications close on or before Thursday 5th of March 2026*
If eligible, please apply now. Limited positions available. You will need to complete screening questions to confirm your eligibility, attach a short cover letter to explain why you are interested, plus your resume. Regretfully applicants that do not meet eligibility cannot be considered.