INF-199 Land Protection Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general direction, this position monitors and maintains various rural functions including management of invasive plants and animals, and stock route networks. In addition, Council provides a rural based advisory service on matters pertaining to rural land management.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Award: Level 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $84,359 - $88,752 per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Demonstrated experience in invasive plant and animal control, vector control and in the field of Natural Resource Management and/or demonstrated practical experience in plant and animal ecology, their impacts and associated control techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance, stock routes and grazing permits and leases.
• Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and consultation skills including the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation such as, but not limited to, the Land Act 1994, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Biosecurity Act 2014 and Stock Route Management Act 2002.
• Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications and mapping applications.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and work alone (at times in remote areas) safely and efficiently.
• Effective time management and ability to determine work priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to competently operate a variety of plant and equipment associated with the control of invasive plants and animals.
• Ability to work effectively under general supervision either individually or as part of a team.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Possession of Degree or Diploma in the field of Natural Resource Management or plant and animal biology or similar, or significant demonstrated experience with land protection/invasive plant and animal matters.
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control licence (ACDC) or willingness to obtain.
• Approval for use of Fluoroacetic acid (and its sodium salt) or willingness to obtain.
• Possession and maintenance of Fire Management Level 1 accreditation or willingness to obtain.

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Monday, 28 July 2025.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.