The Department of Environment and Science recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture makes to our lives.
As a diverse organisation, the department brings together key areas of work to achieve our objectives for a better Queensland.
By working for DES, you'll be one of 3,000+ employees across the state helping to ensure our environment, science and arts enrich Queenslanders' lives now and into the future.
In DES:
-- we are passionate and committed
-- we make a difference
-- we work with community and regions
-- science underpins all that we do
-- we are innovative
-- we embrace flexible working
-- we offer rewarding and challenging opportunities.
We employ people in a wide range of jobs—from law and environmental management, through to engineering and arts.
Our staff contribute to Queensland's economic prosperity through enabling ecologically sustainable development; facilitating eco, nature-based, heritage, arts and cultural tourism; and investing in and supporting the science and arts sectors.