Planning Officer (12 Month Fixed Term)

Vacancy Reference Number: 11173

Salary Range: $61,027 to $83,874 per annum

Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street

Closing: Monday 3^rd July 2017

Applicants from Planning Officer Vacancy Reference #10087 will also be considered and need not reapply.

Applications: Must be submitted online

• Seeking town planner with range of experience for a 12 month fixed term
• Assessment of diverse range of development proposals
• Opportunity to be part of business improvement projects

Your responsibilities will be:

• Undertake the assessment of development applications under limited supervision, ranging through simple applications to significant/complex applications as determined by the Supervisor Planning Approvals, Coordinator Licensing & Approvals and Manager Strategic Planning & Approvals.
• Ensure that statutory requirements and Council's expectations in relation to the assessing and processing of development applications are complied with, and carried out as part of a team for the benefit of the Branch.
• Update Council's Development Assessment On Line tracking systems.
• Undertake or manage specific planning projects when required. 

To be eligible for this position you must have the follow qualifications:

• Possess undergraduate, graduate or post graduate qualifications in town planning from a recognised university or other tertiary education institution or equivalent.
• For Level 6 positions, possess substantial planning experience, preferably with some of that experience in a Local Government environment or similar.
• Current driver's licence.
• A sound knowledge of and skills in interpreting and applying the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and any replacements of that act and any associated Legislation.
• Have well-developed Information Technology, verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with members of the public, Council Officers, and the development industry.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please go to our website: www.cairns.qld.gov.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment:

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments;

• a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug & alcohol test
• a national police/criminal history check.

We offer the following benefits:

• 19 day month
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development

Volunteers Support Officer (Outdoors)

Reference Number: 11172

Salary Range: $50,036.88 per annum

Location: Botanic Gardens Precincts / Mt Whitfield Arrow Tracks

Closing: Sunday 25 June 2017

Applications: Must be submitted online

Primary Objectives:

• Supervise, educate and motivate volunteers and work placement personnel in the inspection and maintenance of tracks and trails on Council controlled land including but not limited to Mt Whitfield Arrow Tracks.
• Assist with other Green Space Our Place volunteer programs.

To be eligible for this position you must have the following qualifications:

• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in Land Conservation Management and track maintenance.
• Understanding of the necessary Australian industry standards applicable to track construction and maintenance.
• Qualifications and/or experience in the use and operation of machinery relevant to hard landscaping and track maintenance.
• Experience in landscape construction techniques and walking track maintenance.
• ACDC chemical applicators license / White Card (General Safety – Construction) / First Aid Certificate.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment 

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments;

• a pre-employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity assessmenta drug and alcohol test.
• a national police/criminal history check.

Coordinator - Design and Survey Services

• Energetic team environment
• Exciting and Fullfilling Project Work
• 9 Day Fortnight

A rare find - these opportunities do not come around often. This is your chance to snap up a fantastic leadership role in our Capital Projects Delivery branch managing its design and survey services team.

In this role you will enjoy the rewards of leading the team that delivers a diverse range of public infrastructure design projects to further enhance the beautiful tropical city of Cairns!.

With a solid background in managing infrastructure design teams and providing high level civil engineering technical advice and supervision you are a supportive team player with a strong customer focus. You also enjoy developing, implementing and improving on processes, systems and procedures to achieve a highly functioning, productive and customer responsive design office. You are renowned for your exceptional organisational and technical skills, people and supervisory skills and close attention to detail.    

If you enjoy leading teams to deliver tangible design and infrastructure outcomes for the community don't miss this opportunity to get on board with one of the best employers in Cairns.

Team Leader Geo-Spatial Data Services

Vacancy Reference Number: 11164

Salary Range: $78,797 to $83,874 per annum

Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street

Closing: Sunday 25 June 2017

Applications: Must be submitted online

Primary Objectives:

The Team Leader Geo-Spatial Data Services is required to:

• Develop and implement a spatial data strategy that enables CRC to effectively leverage its geo-spatial data as a ‘strategic asset’.
• Manage the GSD team to ensure effective and efficient execution of projects and operational tasks (including prioritisation).
• Contribute to the development of a technology plan to support the strategy implementation.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across CRC (as it relates to the use of geo-spatial data).
• Build relationships with GIS stakeholders within Council, and the external GIS community.

To be eligible for this position you must have the following qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications in the areas of GIS, Geographical Sciences which is accepted by the Surveying & Spatial Sciences institute.
• Significant demonstrated experience in spatial data management and operations.
• Previous experience managing and working on projects.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au  

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment:

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following pre-employment assessments;

• a pre-employment medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
• a national police/criminal history check.

We offer the following benefits:

• 19 day month
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Infrastructure Services, Cairns Works Maintenance Branch for a suitably qualified and/or experienced Arborist to join our team now! 

In this newly created role you will provide professional and technical arboriculture advice and expertise in relation to tree management. 

Duties include but are not limited to: Pest and disease control, assisting with community awareness of tree maintenance, assisting with legal matters relating to Council trees, assessing development applications for approval on street works and impacts on existing trees and developing and monitoring tree management strategies that are based on acceptable arboriculture practices. 

To be successful in this role you will require:-

• Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent experience within the arboriculture industry
• Current C Class Drivers Licence
• Construction Industry General Safety Induction Qualification (White Card)
• Working in Proximity to Traffic- Awareness Part 1
• Current chainsaw certification level 1
• Knowledge of tree management and experience in developing and coordinating tree maintenance programs in a tropical environment
• Demonstrated ability to prepare tree assessment reports including risk assessment and management recommendations
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders 

In addition to the above the following knowledge, skills and licence are highly desirable:- 

• Current Queensland Medium Rigid (MR) class driver’s licence
• EWP Ticket
• Working in Proximity to Traffic- Awareness Part 2 Works Protection Methods
• AC/DC Herbicide Operator qualification
• Current chainsaw certification level 2 or higher
• Overhead Powerline Awareness training
• Knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of Cairns Regional Council’s Street Tree Policies and Procedures
• Member a professional arboriculture association
• Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access database and GIS systems
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, EEO Policies and the ability to apply Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices to the workforce 

In return we offer:-

• 9 day fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contributions to superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Uniform
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
• On-going training relevant to the position 

Please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by clicking on the Position Description below, select on "Open" to download the attachment. Please ensure your application includes:-

1. Cover letter addressing the three (3) main elements under the selection criteria, both essential and desirable (see position description)

• Qualifications
• Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
• People Oriented Skills & Attributes

2. Current copy of your Resume