Rural Land Officer (10801)
Job No:
CHR857
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3 - 4: $75,333.96 - $86,576.99 + Superannuation
Are you an experienced Rural Lands Officer and looking for a new career opportunity?
Central Highlands Regional Council is focused on continuous improvement and investing in its people. As a result, we are looking for a Rural Land Officer to join the team. This role involves the day to day pest management activities of both plant and animal along with actively pursuing applications for grant funding for pest management in the region. As well as the management and maintenance of stock routes.
In this busy role, your daily activities will include:
- Pest Management inclusive of Weed Spraying and 1080 Baiting
- Grant Applications
- Stock Route Management
- Facility Maintenance – Water and Forage
- Issuing and reviewing of Stock Route Permits
- Building relationships with Land Owners in the region
- Relief coverage to the Ranger Services as required
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Previous experience in a similar capacity; or similar roles.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in relation to enforcement procedures and local laws and other legislation.
- Basic knowledge of local government functions, and relevant legislation
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver’s licence.
- Relevant qualifications related to the position responsibilities or willingness to undertake training to become competent in relevant disciplines required within the Rural Land Management role.
- Willing to undertake training for permits/approvals for; ACDC unrestricted licence, 1080 operators’ licence, Firearms licence & First Aid.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia.
- Criminal History Check.
- Medical Assessment.
- Reference and qualification checks.
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 8am Monday 09 December 2024.