Land Management & Biosecurity Technical Officer

Cassowary Coast Regional Council; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cassowary Coast Regional Council in Innisfail, QLD is seeking a Land Management & Biosecurity Technical Officer to join the Natural Environment & Sustainability team. The role focuses on invasive species control, surveillance, and response across Council land, including roads and drains, with duties in fire management and biosecurity preparedness.

The position is fixed-term and part-time, located in Innisfail and across the region, reporting to the Manager Natural Environment & Sustainability.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Conservation and Land Management or Horticulture, or demonstrated experience in natural resource management, biosecurity or land management.
• Construction Safety White Card essential.
• Current Queensland C class driver licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake invasive plant and animal control, surveillance and response activities across Council land.
• Apply appropriate treatments across roads and drains.
• Support fire management activities and contribute to biosecurity prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Job description

Land Management & Biosecurity Technical Officer

Cassowary Coast Regional Council – Innisfail QLD

We are looking for a Land Management and Biosecurity Technical Officer to join our Natural Environment & Sustainability team. Reporting to the Manager Natural Environment & Sustainability, you will help protect the Cassowary Coast region from invasive plants and animals that threaten our environment, economy and community.

You will undertake invasive plant and animal control, surveillance and response activities, applying appropriate treatments across Council-controlled land, including roads and drains. The role will also support fire management activities and contribute to the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery from biosecurity threats across the region.

Fixed Term Part Time (until February 2027)

Located in Innisfail and across the region

About the Role

Land management and biosecurity obligations are delivered in accordance with the Cassowary Coast Local Area Biosecurity Plan.

Effective communication, engagement and collaboration with stakeholders and the community.

Sustainable biosecurity outcomes that improve community understanding of biosecurity management practices and processes.

About You

You will enjoy working outdoors, protecting the natural environment and undertaking practical, hands‑on work across the Cassowary Coast. You will have tertiary qualifications in Conservation and Land Management or Horticulture, be working towards a relevant qualification, or bring demonstrated experience and equivalent knowledge in natural resource management, biosecurity or land management, particularly pest control, vegetation maintenance and weed management. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team across varied environments and conditions. A Construction Safety White Card and current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence are essential.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council proudly serves the vibrant communities of Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell, delivering essential services and infrastructure across one of Queensland’s most unique regions. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cassowary Coast is where the Wet Tropics Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, offering an extraordinary natural environment and strong community spirit. Council is committed to supporting a sustainable, liveable and resilient region for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2*** or E: ***********@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.