To find more details about the position, please click on APPLY to visit our website.About UsThe Cairns Regional Council local government area encompasses **** km2 of land on a narrow coastalstrip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea.
It extends from the Eubenangee Swamp (near Mirriwinni) in the south to the Macalister Range (near Ellis Beach) in the north.
The region is part of Australia's Wet Tropics and is framed by the lush World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest to the west and north and the Coral Sea and World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to the east.
These attributes make the region a world-renowned tourist destination.
Council provides community services and facilities, and it is also responsible for making and enforcing local laws.
It is responsible for looking after:
Roads, Parks, and Public Works
Water and Sewerage
Flood Control
Environmental Protection
Land Use
Waste Disposal
Land and Pest Management
Building Control
Community Development
Recreation and Cultural Development
Public Health and Safety
Promoting Economic Growth