Salary Range: $65,078.44 - $66,818.87 per annum plus applicable allowances
Position Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: 22-64 Highleigh Road, Gordonvale
Application Close Date: Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11.30pm AEST
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Land Protection Officer to lead day‐to‐day operational activities focused on natural area regeneration and pest plant and animal control, while supporting staff, volunteers and the wider community to achieve high‐quality environmental outcomes.
What we're looking for
Are you interested in working in nature, in a varied role? Do you want to help make a lasting difference to the Cairns Region's iconic environment? Don't miss your opportunity to snap up a fantastic role working in our Natural Assets Management team in a full‐time permanent role.
As a Land Protection Officer, you will enjoy undertaking a diverse range of tasks, ensuring that no two days are ever the same! Works undertaken by the Natural Assets Management Team are spread across the region from Waugh's Pocket in the South to Ellis Beach in the North. Your role is primarily focused on leading field staff in managing priority pest plants and animals. There is also seasonal fire management, revegetation projects and native wildlife activities.
You will liaise and assist in working with the community in a range of land management practices for a variety of issues impacting the natural environment and our community. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone looking to build a long‐term career in the Natural Assets Team. We offer ongoing training and development, a strong team culture, and a stable environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact in our region.
If you are a person who is keen on the outdoors, leads by example in a team environment, enjoys the challenges of physical work to achieve positive environmental outcomes, and are interested in learning about the services and programs our team provides to the community, then this is not a role to be missed.
What you'll be doing
* Supervising staff, volunteers and temporary workers undertaking land management activities
* Leading natural area regeneration, pest plant and animal control, and herbicide spraying operations
* Ensuring works are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with legislative and licence requirements
* Assisting other government agencies with land management initiatives
* Providing technical advice and support to landowners and the community
* Supporting community engagement and education events
* Developing and implementing effective work methods to meet quality standards
* Monitoring and recording rehabilitation sites and reporting non‐conformances
* Maintaining accurate records in Council systems in line with recordkeeping requirements
* Participating in on‐call, out‐of‐hours, wildlife response, arson response and peak vector works programmes
Some benefits we offer
* Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well‐being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
* Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks personal leave
* Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
* Salary sacrifice opportunities
* Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
* Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to
* Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
* Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
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