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 science.Our staff contribute to Queensland's economic prosperity through enabling ecologically sustainable development; facilitating eco, nature-based, heritage and cultural tourism; and investing in and supporting the science sector.