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Are you someone who thrives in the great outdoors, loves working with your hands and takes pride in a job well done?
If you're independent, proactive and ready to roll up your sleeves, we've got the perfect role for you
We're looking for a Senior Project Officer to join our team working with First Nations people maintaining and improving Country on Cape York Peninsula.
This is not just a desk job - you'll be out on Country working with the Traditional Owners on their Aboriginal freehold land, surrounded by nature, making a real impact every day. From fire and weed management to constructing sheds and
fences and all aspects of land management activities.
Your contribution:
In this role you will be:
- Working within the Post Land Transfer Support Team, in partnership with First Nations landholding entities to develop ideas, deliver and report on land management projects.
- Playing a role in protecting the natural and cultural values on Aboriginal freehold land by delivering fire and weed management activities.
- Other land management projects include, but not limited to, small-scale construction, fencing, installing signage general property improvements
- Collection and storage of field data and desktop mapping/GIS.
- Providing technical advice and support to stakeholders, including developing solutions to improve economic participation for First Nations people.
What's in it for you?
- Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits and work life balance.
- An attractive salary plus super.
- Development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland
- Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
About you:
We are looking for:
- Independence - you're a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
- Initiative - you see what needs to be done and get stuck in without waiting to be asked.
- Physical fitness - as this is an active role, you'll need to be comfortable with physical on-site work.
- Practical skills - experience with tools, machinery and outdoor maintenance a big plus.
How to apply:
- you are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with the contact person before applying.
- provide your current resume (max. 6 pages).
- provide a short statement (max.2 page) that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role -- noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/ /25
Closing Date:
Monday, 03 November ****