HABITAT OFFICERS

This is a self-paced role, where you will work closely with your local chapter to identify key habitat issues and form solutions with other chapter executives and members with support and additional resources from project staff when needed.

This role is perfectly suited for anyone with an interest in habitat health and aquatic species and University/TAFE students wanting to gain additional experience while studying. Read the Habitat Officer Position Description.

INTERNSHIPS

Suitable for students wishing to complete an internship as part of their university requirements.

Interns will work closely with OzFish project staff as if they were a paid project officer, learning a range of diverse skills from project management, stakeholder and community engagement, environmental monitoring, reporting, budgeting etc. Read the Internship Position Description.

WORK PLACEMENT (18+)

Also suitable for University or TAFE students who need to complete work placement requirements but cannot commit to the entire duration of an internship.

Work placement students will also work closely with OzFish project staff as if they were a paid project officer, learning a range of diverse skills from project management, stakeholder and community engagement, environmental monitoring, reporting, budgeting etc. Read the Work Placement Position Description.

*all positions in the Lake Macquarie to Sydney regions have been filled for 2024. No further applications for these areas will be considered.

How many hours are you able to commit?

Habitat Officer flow chart of hours
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Hastings students get their hands muddy for mangroves
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Hastings students get their hands muddy for mangroves

Following the success of last year’s Mangrove Mates project, OzFish recently returned to the Hastings Foreshore, once again joined by over 50 eager students from St Joseph’s Primary School. Together, they continued mangrove restoration efforts and further promoted environmental stewardship…

This project has been funded by the NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts and BCF – Boating, Camping and Fishing.