Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 7-8: $112, $135,818.90 per annum + superannuation
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Coordinator Ranger Services & Rural Land Management based in Emerald.
This is a dynamic role that involves a combination of office-based tasks, fieldwork and community engagement. Adaptability, leadership skills, well developed communication skills and significant experience interpreting relevant legislative documents and enforcement of local laws is essential for success in this role.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
* Understand, interpret, administer and comply with relevant legislation and council policies applicable to the functions within a local government ranger services unit.
* Supervise, motivate, develop and support work teams and individual employees within the unit to achieve section and organisational goals.
* Ability to lead the team with a focus on teamwork, respect and integrity, commitment, accountability, and transparency including the ability to deal with performance management issues within the team.
* In conjunction with the Manager, assist in developing and implementing strategic and business plans across the unit and department to achieve organisational goals.
* Ability to prepare and support grant applications.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
* Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver's licence.
* Suitable qualification(s) in a relevant field, at either Diploma or Degree level (such as Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Animal Management or Rural Land
Management) and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
* Local Government Worker and Authorised Persons training (in-house training provided upon
commencement).
* ACDC statement of attainment and Commercial Operators Licence (or ability to obtain).
* Pest Management (1080 Baiting) statement of attainment and relevant substance authority (or ability to obtain).
* Working with Children (Blue Card) (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
* Demonstrated leadership skills with extensive experience in the successful management, supervision and day to day coordination of work teams with an ability to mentor and develop staff.
* Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders including members of the public, Councillors, state agency officers and council staff. This may include difficult and aggressive customers.
* Significant experience in interpreting and complying with relevant legislative documents and the enforcement of Local Laws.
* Well-developed oral and written communication and high-quality negotiation skills to respond to matters as they arise.
* Experience in infringements and prosecution or potential court related matters.
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.
Benefits Include:
* A generous superannuation scheme
* 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
* Fortnightly or Monthly 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:
1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the key selection criteria
2. 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
* Working with Children check
* Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 8am, Tuesday 30 September 2025