Wildlife Officers are mainly involved in the enforcement of wildlife conservation legislation. The objective of the legislation is the conservation of flora and fauna in the wild. The work covers:

• Inspection of bird dealers' premises
• Inspection of kangaroo processing establishments
• Inspection of kangaroo carcass chiller units
• Overseeing activities of licensed bird trappers
• Overseeing professional kangaroo shooters
• Investigating applications for licences
• Regulation of open seasons
• Monitoring flora and fauna populations
• Co-ordinating the rescue of injured fauna
• Providing assistance and advice to the public on wildlife matters