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Current Supervisor Availability

Healthy Land & Water receives strong interest from students seeking placement opportunities. At present, many of our technical specialists and placement supervisors are actively engaged and may have limited capacity to host students immediately.

We still encourage students to submit an Expression of Interest, as supervisor availability can change throughout the year. Expressions of Interest are retained and reviewed when suitable placement opportunities arise, and applicants may be contacted if a placement becomes available that aligns with their area of study and interests.

Submitting an Expression of Interest allows us to maintain contact with emerging talent and helps students be considered for future placement opportunities as capacity becomes available.

About Healthy Land & Water

Healthy Land & Water is South East Queensland’s leading natural resource management organisation, delivering science-based environmental solutions that improve the health of our landscapes, waterways, biodiversity, and communities.

For more than 25 years, we have turned environmental research into action. Working alongside Traditional Owners, landholders, community groups, industry, councils, and government, we design and deliver projects that restore ecosystems, improve water quality, protect biodiversity, support sustainable agriculture, and strengthen resilience to climate change and natural disasters.

Our work combines environmental science, research, engineering, monitoring, data analysis, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and innovation to create measurable outcomes for South East Queensland’s environment and future generations.

If you’re passionate about environmental science, conservation, sustainability, ecology, natural resource management, engineering, or community impact, a placement with Healthy Land & Water offers an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners and gain insight into the real-world application of science.

Why Complete a Placement with Healthy Land & Water?

At Healthy Land & Water, students have the opportunity to learn from a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, project managers, environmental practitioners, communicators, and business professionals who are working on some of South East Queensland’s most significant environmental challenges.

A placement can provide exposure to:

• Environmental monitoring and scientific research
• Biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration
• Water quality and catchment management
• Sustainable agriculture initiatives
• Bushfire preparedness and ecology
• Project management and environmental delivery
• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Environmental data collection, analysis and reporting
• Corporate and business support functions

Students are encouraged to participate in meaningful work, observe professional practice, and develop an understanding of how science informs environmental decision-making.

A Day in the Life

No two days are exactly the same. Depending on the project and team, students may have the opportunity to observe and support activities such as:

In the Field

• Visiting waterways, wetlands, farms, bushland, or restoration sites
• Assisting with environmental monitoring and data collection
• Observing biodiversity surveys and habitat assessments
• Supporting vegetation, erosion control, or restoration activities
• Engaging with landholders, community groups, and project partners

In the Office

• Analysing environmental data and research findings
• Learning project planning and project management processes
• Assisting with reports, mapping, and documentation
• Contributing to stakeholder communications and engagement activities
• Attending project meetings and team collaboration sessions

Working with Experts

• Learning from scientists, engineers, project officers, and project managers
• Understanding how environmental science informs practical outcomes
• Developing professional skills in communication, teamwork, and problem solving
• Gaining insight into environmental careers and pathways
• Placements are designed to provide students with exposure to professional practice while supporting their academic learning objectives.

Placement Opportunities

Healthy Land & Water facilitates tertiary student placements throughout the year across a variety of disciplines, including:

• Environmental & Technical Areas
• Environmental Science
• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability
• Agricultural Science
• GIS and Spatial Science
• Data and Research
• Corporate & Business Functions
• Project Management
• Marketing and Communications
• People and Culture
• Finance and Accounting

Opportunities will vary depending on business needs, project schedules, and supervisor availability.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a placement, applicants must be currently enrolled in a recognised tertiary qualification at an Australian university or educational institution and be undertaking a placement that forms part of an approved course or program requirement.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re interested in hearing from students who:

• Are passionate about protecting and improving the environment.
• Have an interest in science-based solutions and evidence-based decision making.
• Are curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Share our vision of creating a healthier environment for future generations to thrive.

Submit Your Expression of Interest

To register your interest, please submit:

• Your current resume including your area of study and your educational institution
• Your preferred placement dates and availability
• Your area(s) of interest within Healthy Land & Water
• Any placement requirements specified by your university or institution

Join us in applying science, innovation, and collaboration to create a healthier, more resilient environment for future generations.

Healthy Land & Water is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. Consistent with our Reconciliation Action Plan, we strongly encourage interest registered from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.