Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

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Looking to gain valuable experience and kick start you career in agriculture, primary industries, or natural resource management? The Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program (AEWPP), led by the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF), is now accepting expressions of interest for two work placement extension officer positions. Part of our Queensland Reef Water Quality Program, the AEWPP connects early career extension professionals with host agribusinesses or natural resource management organisations to assist landholders in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. 🏝🐠 Expressions of interest for the two 15-month work placements close on Friday, 24 January 2025. Express your interest to get involved here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUQ3PXm5   #QueenslandEnvironment

Applications for our industry placements for Semester 1, 2025 are open now! 📢 We're offering exciting opportunities for passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to impactful projects and whose study programs require industry placement in environment, tourism, science and innovation. These placements provide great opportunities to dive into practical work experience, expand professional networks, and boost industry knowledge. Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 24th January ⏰. So explore our available positions and apply now here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7ymUGFa

What is an artificial reef? 🤔 Artificial reefs are man-made structures placed in bodies of water to establish marine habitats. These structures can be purpose-built to be reefs or they can be shipwrecks that have been intentionally or naturally sunk. ⚓ Over time, nature takes its course and these artificial reefs become a variety of habitats, sustaining a diversity of marine species 🐠. They attract and sustain marine life by providing protection from predators, shelter from ocean currents, breeding opportunities and a supply of rich food sources. Some also allow for recreational fishing opportunities within the marine parks within regulations. 🎣 There are currently eight artificial reefs in Moreton Bay Marine Park, five artificial reefs in Great Sandy Marine Park and two wrecks off Hervey Bay and the Sunshine Coast. To learn more about our artificial reefs, visit: https://lnkd.in/gP4NgXSh #QueenslandEnvironment

🚀 Meet Professor Jacqui Romero, an experimental quantum physicist and trailblazer at the University of Queensland! 🌟 She's an expert in quantum physics, experimenting with particles of light called photons. Her work hopes to create more secure communication & powerful computation capabilities. Jacqui’s leadership in science has been recognised globally. A L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women In Science award 2017, the Ruby Payne-Scott Medal of the Australian Institute of Physics for excellence in early-career research in 2018, and a L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women In Science International Rising Talent Award in 2019. She's a Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award winner 2018 of the Westpac Research Fellowship, supporting her impactful research and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Beyond her research, Jacqui champions diversity in STEM. She believes representation inspires the next generation, especially young women in science, showing that you can balance a thriving career and personal life Hearing her high school physics teacher complain about quantum physics, she became curious and googled "quantum physics"—she has been hooked ever since! Her advice to aspiring scientists? "Do it as best as you can, let nothing stop you, and have fun!" Learn more about her inspiring journey: Chief Scientist Queensland 💡   https://lnkd.in/gwVa4vKE

🌍 Shape the future of Queensland tourism! 🌍 We’re developing a 20-year tourism plan to enhance our global appeal, celebrate our lifestyle and culture, and create lasting legacies from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Your insights can help us craft a thriving future for Queensland’s visitor economy. 📢 Have Your Say Submissions are open until 28 February 2025. Share your feedback by: ✅ Completing an online survey ✅ Providing a written submission ✅ Joining a roadshow event near you 🌟 Every idea counts. Let’s make Queensland unforgettable together. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_3eTJqc

World Science Festival Brisbane returns 21-30 March, with eight highlight events, tickets on sale now 🙌 The 2025 festival will showcase an exciting program, bringing together local, national and international thought leaders to address some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time! #qldscience #qldmuseum 📷 Peter Wallis Queensland Museum

I'm excited to announce I'm starting a new job... as a Citizen Scientist. 🧑🔬 Citizen science taps into the power of people from all walks of life, uniting a curious community eager to make a difference. When citizens become scientists, they embark on a journey of discovery, contributing to meaningful research and fostering a greater understanding of our world. ✍️ By participating, you help to expand the reach of scientific studies, increase data collection, and enrich the diversity of perspectives in research. 🐨 Whether you're monitoring local wildlife populations, reporting weather occurrences, or contributing to a global pollution database, each data point helps to build a clearer picture of our planet's health. Ready to make a difference? Look for citizen science projects in your area or online that resonate with your passions. No contribution is too small, and every discovery begins with the spirit of curiosity and the power of participation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAziZPT #QueenslandScience

See ya 2024, and hello 2025! We're looking back at our top stories for this year. Do you remember... 👉 The translocation of 15 Northern Hairy-Nosed wombats from Epping to Powrunna State Forest 👉 A historic handover between the Queensland Government and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) to manage one of the last two remaining populations of the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat 👉 Our Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Rangers removing rubbish and large debris from Milman Island foreshore to improve the accessibility for nesting turtles and hatchlings 👉 The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) received over $400,000 from the Queensland Government to undertake critical baseline surveys across the Moonaboola (Mary River) catchment following the 2021- 2022 SEQ floods 👉 Our Rangers who conducted planned burns around the state to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests. #QueenslandEnvironment

Happy holidays and best wishes for the year ahead! We’d like to take this opportunity to give a shout-out to all of our staff, who have worked tirelessly this year to help protect our wildlife and contribute to a more sustainable environment, support our thriving tourism industry, lead Queensland's scientific research and support innovation across Queensland. Thank you for all the work that you do. 💚