Land Protection Officer

Mareeba is 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:

As a Land Protection Officer you will assist with the implementation of pest plants and animal controls across the Shire in accordance with Council’s Pest Management Plan and the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 as consolidated in the Biosecurity Act 2014.

The role involves physical work to be undertaken in hot, humid and difficult conditions and the Land Protection Officer must be physically fit and able to efficiently undertake these tasks consistently.

What we are looking for:

You will have up to date knowledge of plant and animal pests and be able to identify and report these out in the field You will have working knowledge on how to operate computers and GPS devices You will have sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills You will be expected to work in a co-operative manner within a team environment You will be able to use chemicals and poisons safely

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills (Mandatory for the position)  

Current Queensland C Class driver’s licence Queensland Construction Industry White Card, or national equivalent Current Commercial Chemical Distribution Licence Current (or eligible to obtain) endorsement from Qld Health to obtain, possess and use fluoro acetate acid and its sodium salt for the destruction of declared pest animals Possess (or eligible to obtain) RTD 2313A clean machinery and & RTD2312A Inspect machinery for plant, animal and soil material Experience working safely in regional and remote field operations

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

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 2 – $62,194 per annum Additional Industry Allowance of $1443 per annum and other applicable Award allowances 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 [email protected]

Your current resume and a short cover letter Completed Employment Application form

Applications Close: Sunday, 13 November 2022  

Contact:              

For further information about this position contact Graham Wienert, Coordinator Land Protection , on 0438 241 592 (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.