OCCA is looking for a new Manager for our Biodiversity Services Unit (BSU).

The BSU has been running for over 7 years and is a commercial enterprise responsible for bush rehabilitation and environmental restoration, working with various clients throughout the Oxley Creek Catchment and adjacent areas.

If you are passionate about conserving the natural environment, like the sound of this flexible opportunity and are keen to work in this field - we'd love to hear from you!

Please click Read More for further details or click the links below to:

• Download a copy of the advertisement
• Download a copy of the role description

Join OCCA at our 2011 Annual General Meeting  featuring a special presentation by:

Professor James Udy, Chief Scientist, Healthy Waterways

James will discuss the results of the 2011 Healthy Waterways Report Card and reveal how Oxley Creek and Moreton Bay are recovering from the January 2011 flood.

The AGM will also include:

• Presentation of the Draft OCCA Business Plan for 2011-2012.
• Discussion of an exciting option for a new catchment centre.
• Election of Officers and Members of the Management Committee (MC).

Nomination forms for the MC are available to download here

Date: Tuesday 22nd November

Time: 5:30 pm for 6:00pm start

Location: Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Branch Hall, 2 Clewley Street, Corinda.

RSVP for catering purposes: 3278 2899 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To download a copy of the Flyer please click here

The OCCA membership year ends on 30 November and we invite you all to show your support by renewing your membership now (or please join, if you are not already a
member). Joining and renewal is simple - just visit our membership page, complete the form and choose to follow up with your method of payment. Subscriptions can also be paid at the AGM to be held on 22 November.

OCCA is celebrating World Rivers Day this year at the Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Rd, Rocklea (UBD 179, A20) in partnership with Landcare Queensland, Energex and Wolston & Centenary Catchments.

You're invited to a morning canoe on Oxley Creek, a bird watching walk, and a community tree planting which will see approx. 400 native plants go in the ground to enhance a section of riparian zone on Oxley Creek. Get along to all or just some of the activities!