Get Involved. Become a Volunteer.

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Current Vacancies & Expressions of Interest​​​​​​​

Volunteer Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently being called for the following:​​

​​​Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS)​

Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a number of PWS volunteering opportunities including the below:


Volunteer Caretaker Program at Bruny Island Quarantine Station, Tasmania - 

 Volunteer Recruitment - EOI Template (DOCX 116Kb)​

Volunteer Caretaker Program at Cape Bruny Lighthouse, Tasmania - 

 Volunteer Recruitment - EOI Template (DOCX 120Kb)

Volunteer Caretaker Program at Melaleuca, Tasmania - ​

 Volunteer Recruitment - EOI Template (DOCX 120Kb)

Campground Caretaker Program at Mount Field National Park, Tasmania - 

 Volunteer Recruitment - EOI Template (DOCX 119Kb)​

Volunteer Campground Host Program at Friendly Beaches, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania - 

Environment​, Heritage and Land (EHL)​

Tasmanian Devils

Expressions of Interest are being sought from volunteers who would like to join a small team of people trapping Tasmanian devils to assess the health and status of devil populations across Tasmania. There are multiple trips being planned to a variety of locations across the state, including the following:​

Woolnorth: 5 – 14 August – EOI closing 8 July 2025

Please see the Save the Tasmanian Devil EOI below for more information.

 Expression of Interest (EOI)- Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (DOCX 108Kb)

Orange-bellied Parrots (OBP)

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for volunteers to work with us at the Orange-bellied Parrot Tasmanian Program between September and April. Two volunteers work together at Melaleuca for four weeks (one two-week placement is available), doing daily tasks that involve observing and identifying OBPs and other bird species, providing supplementary feed, and cleaning feed tables.​

 Expression of Interest (EOI) - Orange-bellied Parrot Program Tasmania 2025 (DOCX 123Kb)

​Fishcare​

Fishcare are seeking EOIs from​ volunteers to assist with the roll out of community engagement programs for recreational fishers and the wider community.

For more information, and to submit and EOI, please go to the Fishcare website​

For more information, please contact the Regional Fishcare Coordinators.  

Fishcare Volunteers North 

Fishcare Coordinator North 

171 Westbury Road Launceston TAS 7250 ​

Phone: 0417 355 652 

Email: fishcarenorth@nre.tas.gov.au 


Fishcare Volunteers South 

Fishcare Coordinator South 

134 Macquarie St Hobart TAS 7000 

Phone: 03 6165 3039 

Email: fishcaresouth@nre.tas.gov.au​

Gene​​​​​ral expressions of interest

​Registering as a volunteer will enable you to indicate your areas of interest and ensure are informed of volunteering activities and opportunities with the Department. ​

​​Why b​​ecome a volunteer​​?

Volunteers are a valued part of our organisation, providing their time, skills, and knowledge freely and willingly, complementing our existing resources, but not replacing paid positions. 

We are grateful for the support of our volunteers, who add considerable value to Departmental programs and will continue to identify and provide opportunities for the public to get involved to partner with us to care for the Tasmanian environment. ​​​​

Contact

Volunteering