Land Protection Officer

IMPORTANT!  PLEASE READ!!  Please DO NOT apply via the ‘Quick apply’ button above.  This will result in you submitting an incomplete application that may not be considered.  

Applications should be submitted via Council’s recruitment email ***********@msc.qld.gov.au .  You will need to visit Council’s website https://msc.qld.gov.au/council/employment/ to download a Position Description and Employment Application form.  Your application should include a cover letter, your current resume and a fully completed Employment Application form.  Your application should be emailed to ***********@msc.qld.gov.au , not submitted via the above ‘Quick apply’ button.  Correctly submitting a complete application demonstrates your ability to follow instructions and accurately complete a task.  Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications may not be considered.  If you require assistance, our recruitment team can be contacted by email at ***********@msc.qld.gov.au or by phone on 1300 308 461.

Please also note that you must be either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.  Employer visa sponsorship is not available.

Come and work as a vital member of our Land Protection team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns. 

The Role: 

Our Land Protection Officer works in the great outdoors assisting with the implementation of pest plant and animal controls across the Shire.

The role involves physical work to be undertaken in hot, humid and difficult conditions and, as such, it is the responsibility of our Land Protection Officer to ensure they are physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.

This role will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

What we are looking for:

• You will be able to identify and report on pest plant and animal species while out in the field  
• You will have a good working knowledge of the use of computers and GPS devices  
• You will have well-developed communication and written skills    
• You will enjoy working in a team environment and contribute in a positive manner
• You will be able to demonstrate your ability to use chemicals and poisons correctly 

What we can offer you:  

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGOA Level 2/1 - $64,682 per annum 
• Mareeba Allowance - up to $1,651 per annum 
• Work/life Balance – 9-day fortnight   
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to ***********@msc.qld.gov.au 

• Short cover letter (no more than 300 words)
• Your current resume 
• Completed Employment Application form

Applications Close: Sunday, 14 April 2024     

Contact:  For further information about this position visit our website at: https://msc.qld.gov.au/council/employment/vacancies/  or contact Graham Wienert, Coordinator Land Protection, on 0438 241 *** (during business hours only). 

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.