Key Selling Points

Full Time Position

Weipa Local

Immediate Start

About Our Client

Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria. It has developed into a vibrant, diverse community with a strong cultural heritage and stunning natural surroundings. The region offers exceptional opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, and exploring, and supports a friendly lifestyle perfect for families and those who enjoy the outdoors.

What you will be Doing

Reporting to the Communities Supervisor, you will:

Work a 40-hour week with participation in an alternating week-on, week-off on-call roster.

Implement Local Laws and relevant State legislation across a range of functions including animal management, environmental management, water monitoring, and general regulatory compliance.

Support the delivery of the Animal Management Plan, including annual audits and registration programs.

Promote awareness and voluntary compliance through education and public engagement.

Investigate and respond to community complaints and undertake enforcement actions where required.

Assist in the daily operations of the Weipa Pound Facility, including animal care duties.

Undertake water sampling and town facility audits.

Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, and operational plans.

What you will need

We are seeking applicants with a mix of relevant skills, and training support may be offered for the right candidate. The following are desirable but not mandatory:

Experience in Local Government, regulatory compliance, animal management, environmental enforcement, community safety, or related fields.

Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management or willingness to obtain.

An ability to work with animals.

A recognised Compliance Management/Regulation Investigative qualification.

Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Good computer literacy and report writing ability.

Current Queensland C class (manual) driver’s licence.

What’s in it for you?

Residential accommodation assistance may be available for the successful applicant.

Superannuation

Annual Leave & Sick Leave

Residential Weipa Position

Full Time Position

Immediate Start

Apply Now

Felicia John

07 49694705 or [email protected]

Job Reference Number 7396J202555209