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Operations Officer
Natural Resource Management and Compliance; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Cairns
Our Lands team in Cairns is seeking their next permanent team member — if you have experience in natural resource or vegetation management experience, this could be the role for you!
Our Land division are the stewards for 60% of the land in Queensland and we deliver a variety of land and property services across Queensland, including land and asset valuations; state land administration and on ground management surveying services; native title claims and compensation; Indigenous land services; vegetation management; place names; and government land acquisitions.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/665007/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Andrew Date |
| Contact details | Phone: 0409 474 282 Access the National Relay Service |
As a successful candidate in this role, you will be operating from within the State Land Management unit to successfully support risk management tasks associated with natural resource management across disciplines such as vegetation and weed management, pest and animal management, and collaborating with stakeholders regarding hazard reduction burning plans and activities.
No two days will be the same while you actively engage with enquiries and education of the public, support staff and contractors across multiple field activities and support your internal team to work actively with neighbouring stakeholders and other special interest groups and agencies on cultural heritage and maintenance of unallocated State Land.
Your attention to detail will see you monitor compliance issues on State Land and assist other business units and groups to provide information and reporting on operational matters. You'll attend rural locations (including overnight stays) and conduct remote driving to areas where you'll actively monitor State Land and contribute to land management through herbicide applications, fire management and pest and weed operations.
If you consider the outdoors your office and find you're "right at home" out in the field and naturally drawn to fresh air and natural landscapes, then we have your next career move!
Want to know more? Check out our role profile, and if we've sparked an intense interest for you, then reach out to Andrew Date for a confidential discussion on 0409 474 282.
To apply, please provide:
- A copy of your current resume (3-4 pages recommended), detailing your previous work, voluntary or relevant experience, and the contact details for two referees who have personally observed you displaying the key duties, responsibilities and capabilities of this role, plus a brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) introducing yourself to the panel and showcasing your skills associated with:
o Your experience associated with fire, pest and weed management activities
o Your knowledge associated with compliance issues on State Land
o Your understanding of potential issues associated with cultural heritage and native title impacting unallocated State land.
Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick - by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government-community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.
We are committed to putting our people first - empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/who-we-are
We offer:
- Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
- Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
- Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector
- Professional career development and training opportunities
- Relocation assistance and provisions
- The chance to help #deliver4qld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity.
To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/665007/25
Closing Date: Monday, 27 October 2025
Further information
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