Land Resource Officer

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Our Land Resource Assessment and Science team are looking for a motivated team-player to join them in Cairns or Mareeba as a Land Resource Officer. Operating as part of a statewide team, you will be undertaking soil and Land Resource technical assessment to support departmental programs and priorities in natural resource management in Queensland.

About us:

The QueensLand Resources sector is changing. At the Department of Resources, we juggle new demands, rapid changes and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!

About the role:

As a Land Resource Officer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical advice to a range of stakeholders, undertake soil and Land Resource surveys and land suitability assessments, capture and analyse data, and field work as required.

A Bachelor Degree in Soil Science, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science or Natural Resource Management is mandatory for this role. A postgraduate qualification is also highly desirable.

To be successful you will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• A current C class driver's licence

Why join us?

We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a

journey that never ends. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.

What we offer?

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders

Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Resources click here: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/workingfor-us ( https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/workingfor-us )

How to apply?

To know more about the role, what's in it for you and how to apply please see the documents section:

• Role Profile
• Resources' Applicant Information Pack

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Applications will remain current for 12 months.