About Maranoa Regional Council:

Maranoa Regional Council is an inclusive, proud and connected community, attracting and embracing opportunity to forge a strong future for generations to come. We support our individual communities to grow while building one strong connected region that partners with people, business and industry to thrive.

Purpose:

To undertake a range of rural land services and activities in accordance with the Stock Route Management Act 2002, Nature Conservation Act 1992, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Biosecurity Act 2014 and Council's Biosecurity and Stock Route Management Plans that contribute to the protection of the Maranoa region's rural industry including:

• Management of stock routes
• Monitor and control of weeds
• Wild dog and feral animal control, in partnership with the State Government and landowners
• Delivery of Department of Resources annual capital works projects and major stock route water facility maintenance in conjunction with other Rural Land Services Officers

Key Responsibilities:

• Pest Management (Weeds and Pest Animals)
• Stock Routes and Water Facilities
• Plant and Equipment Operations
• Community Education and Support
• Compliance and Investigations

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the attached Position Description, which provides the detailed responsibilities and required skills, experience and qualifications.

Position Details and Benefits:

• Position based in Roma, Qld
• Permanent, Full-Time Position - 38hours per week
• Maranoa Regional Council Certified Agreement 2023 - Stream B - Level 9
• Maranoa Locality Allowance - $72.00 per fortnight

Why it is worth working at Maranoa Regional Council?

• Work a 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Access Long service leave after seven (7) years
• Five weeks of annual leave annually
• Ten weeks (full pay) paid parental leave, 20 weeks (half pay) paid parental leave
• Three weeks sick leave annually
• Salary sacrifice facilities (rural remote rent assistance, novated leasing, additional super contributions)
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.

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How to Apply:

• Covering letter stating why you are interested in the position.
• Current resume (CV).
• Address the questions presented in the application form if applicable.

Additional Information:

MRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

The preferred candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia, and will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For more information:

Website: www.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Telephone: 1300 007 662

Maranoa Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We actively support diversity and inclusion in our workplace