Vegetation Rehabilitation Officer (3735) – Temporary Full Time (up to 31 July 2026)
About Us
The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.
Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.
Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.
The Role
Livingstone Shire Council has a fantastic opportunity available for a temporary Vegetation Rehabilitation Officer to join the Natural Resource Management team.
Working closely with different community groups, this role will support Council’s direction by providing land rehabilitation services and protected plant mitigation activities within the Shire. Applications are invited from qualified and/or experienced candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience working in a similar role.
The successful candidate will be a motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. If you have the skills and experience to undertake this role and enjoy contributing to the community you live in, we would love to hear from you!
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Certificate III in Horticulture or Conservation and Ecosystem Management (or similar) and/or demonstrated relevant work experience, knowledge and skills attained from working in a similar position; and
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Benefits:
- Annual Salary $80,283 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 3;
- Work/life balance with a fortnightly RDO;
- Values driven organisation; and
- Friendly and supportive team.
Applications close Monday, 9 December 2024 at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.