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Land Protection Officer WS3242
Salary Range: $58,977.16 - $60,571.02 per annum
Locations: Gordonvale Depot, Highleigh Road, Gordonvale
Reference Number: 13314
Close Date: Monday 28 September 2020
Primary Objective of the position:
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Cert III Horticulture, Cert II Conservation & Land Management or extensive experience in an environmental &/or land management role
- ACDC Licence or ability to obtain / Senior First Aid Certificate / Chainsaw level II
- Willingness & desirability to participate in fire management activities
- Able to identify declared species & manage & control same e.g. landscaping, forestry, environmental repair, park development, pest plant & animal control
- Willingness to undertake pest animal destruction activities
- Demonstrated ability to undertake a wide variety of physically demanding labouring tasks in a range of climatic conditions and terrains
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities, Selection Criteria and Functional Job Demands, please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.
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.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:-
- Pre‑employment functional medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
- National Police/Criminal History Check.
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-
- Permanent Resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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We off the following benefits:
- Full-time Permanent Position
- 9 day fortnight work roster
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks sick leave
- 12% contribution to superannuation
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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