Job Description
Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship
Capricornia Catchments – North Rockhampton QLD
Capricornia Catchments – 24 Week Paid Traineeship
Capricornia Catchments is seeking motivated, environmentally minded individuals to join ourConservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeshipprogram.
This is a24-week, full-time, paid traineeshipwhere you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications while working on real-world environmental restoration projects across the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton, and surrounding regions.
Capricornia Catchments – 24 Week Paid Traineeship
Capricornia Catchments is seeking motivated, environmentally minded individuals to join ourConservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeshipprogram.
This is a24-week, full-time, paid traineeshipwhere you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications while working on real-world environmental restoration projects across the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton, and surrounding regions.
What You'll Gain
Successful applicants will complete:
Certificate I in Conservation & Ecosystem Management (AHC*****)
Construction White Card (CPCCWHS****)
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (AHCMOM213)
First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011)
ACDC Agricultural Chemicals Licence
(AHCPMG301, AHCCHM304 & AHCCHM307)
Biosecurity Vehicle Washdown Certificate (AHCBIO203)
Working with Children Blue Card if eligible
Applicants must be 15+ years of age and not enrolled in school to be eligible for this traineeship
This program is designed to build practical, job-ready skills for those looking to enter the environmental, land management, or conservation industries.
Real Projects.
Real Impact.
Trainees gain hands‐on experience working on meaningful projects, previous trainees have worked on projects such as:
Duthie park restoration site




Lyle Albert Dobbs park restoration site
Mt Archer revegetation project
Various beaches including Lammermoor Beach and Kemp Beach rehabilitation works
Oxford Road Creek rehabilitation
Moores Creek revegetation
Beach clean‐ups and coastal fencing projects
Supporting the Capricorn Caves forest revegetation project
Supporting Konomie Islands revegetation efforts
Planting for fish habitat improvement and erosion control at Mt Morgan Dam
You won't just be studying — you'll be actively restoring local ecosystems and contributing to lasting environmental outcomes.
What a Typical Fortnight Looks Like
In office practical workacross bushland and community restoration sites
Activities may include planting native species, weed control, fencing, erosion control, rubbish removal and habitat improvement works
Approximately one day per fortnight in classroom training, covering theory, safety, chemical use, plant identification and industry knowledge
Work days and hours are Monday to Friday 6.30am-2.30pm
This balance ensures you develop both hands‐on skills and the knowledge required to succeed in the field.
We're Looking For People Who Are:
Reliable and motivated
Passionate about the environment
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Willing to learn and work as part of a team
Interested in future employment in conservation, land management or environmental services
There are12 positions availablefor this intake.
Please include a cover letter to tell us about yourself.
If you're ready to earn while you learn and build a career making a real environmental difference in your own community, we encourage you to apply.
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
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📌 Conservation & Ecosystem Management Traineeship (Rockhampton)
🏢 Capricornia Catchments
📍 Rockhampton