Outdoor Biosecurity & Land Management 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

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.