Help DDEC develop social enterprise opportunities to help nature and the community.

Change the lives of cats and the people who care for them! We're looking for motivated Research Assistants! Are you a Honours, Masters, or PhD students (or retired scientists wanting to make a difference using their skills). Or do you have research training looking to build practical skills in scientific writing, data analysis, and academic publishing. APPLY FOR THIS ROLE TODAY!

We’re searching for a PhD student to join our team! Contribute to applied research addressing urban wildlife challenges within the Australian Pet Welfare Foundation’s long-term Community Cat Program. This project evaluates humane, evidence-based management of free-roaming cats. Volunteers will support research that informs national policy, advances One Welfare outcomes, and improves understanding of relationships between cat populations, biodiversity, and community wellbeing.

Role Title: Policy Research and Analysis Volunteer – Forests & Tree Protection Organisation: Darling Downs Environment Council (DDEC) Location: Darling Downs region (remote / hybrid options available) Time Commitment: Flexible; approximately 4–8 hours per week Reporting To: DDEC Coordinator / Biodiversity & Planning Campaign Lead Duration: Negotiable (minimum 3-month commitment preferred)

Role Title: Policy Research and Analysis Volunteer – Renewable Energy Organisation: Darling Downs Environment Council (DDEC) Location: Darling Downs region (remote / hybrid options available) Time Commitment: Flexible; approximately 4–8 hours per week Reporting To: DDEC Coordinator / Energy & Climate Campaign Lead Duration: Negotiable (minimum 3-month commitment preferred)

Desired Skills and Expertise Advocacy Professional ARC seeks an experienced advocacy leader who has developed and delivered advocacy strategies or campaigns in support of a social issue or cause. This Director will help strengthen the Board’s role in advocacy, support staff in amplifying the organisation’s mission, influence public policy, and contribute to efforts to expand ARC’s reach. Ideal candidates will have prior not-for-profit board experience or formal governance training.

Are you passionate about storytelling, creative communication, and empowering a Not-For-Profit organisation on the Gold Coast? Join Latin Community Hub, Inc as our Chief Editor and play a vital role in shaping our voice and celebrating cultural pride while fostering connections with the broader Australian society.

Shape DRR's future! We're seeking a Strategy & Policy Developer to build robust frameworks, improve efficiency, and guide our strategic growth. Your expertise will professionalise operations and ensure long-term sustainability. An impactful, strategic role. Centrelink Approved.

Ensure DRR's compliance! We're seeking a meticulous Compliance Officer to uphold regulatory standards, particularly in rail safety and governance. Your expertise is vital for navigating complex requirements and strengthening our corporate maturity. An impactful, strategic role. Centrelink Approved.

Tell our story! We're seeking a creative Newsletter Editor to write and produce engaging updates for our members and community. Highlight DRR's progress, celebrate volunteers, and share our heritage journey. A key role in connecting our passionate community. Centrelink Approved.

At The United Project, we are committed to understanding why mental health illnesses are increasing and what can be done to improve the effectiveness of treatment. And then we are going to do something about it!

Established in 2014, the Darling Downs Environmental Council promotes nature conservation and sustainability. The Research Co-Coordinator strengthens advocacy by leading research efforts that support evidence-based solutions and align with the mission to protect the region's natural areas and promote sustainable alternatives.

We are at a critical growth junction whereby we are pivoting our organisation to refine our strategy to better meet our mission. (Note: our mission is to reduce the incidents of mental health, reduce suicides, and improve the quality of life for those with a mental health illness). We are looking for an experienced strategy lead to support the board to articulate our updated direction, develop a roadmap / program of work to achieve our mission, & then support the execution of this roadmap

DDEC is seeking a passionate and skilled Writer/Communications Editor to create engaging monthly newsletters that share the organisation’s environmental work, community stories, and events. This remote, flexible role (approx. 3–6 hours/month, minimum 6-month commitment) involves writing and editing content, gathering updates from the team.

Are you a citizen scientist who is willing to contribute to scientific research? FluTracking Australia needs more participants to track flu, COVID-19 and RSV in your local community. This involves filling out a simple weekly survey, which you will receive via email each Monday morning, that takes less than 30 seconds to complete.