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• Provide expert advice on leasing, licensing, property, and cultural heritage matters.
• Engage with Traditional Owners, community groups, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve land management issues including encroachments and fencing.
• Facilitate tenancy processes and ensure lease compliance.
• Prepare reports, assessments, and documentation related to cultural heritage and land tenure.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development in relation to cultural heritage and land matters.
  
  
• Relevant degree or diploma in Cultural Heritage Management, Business, Law, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in property document management and stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of cultural heritage legislation and land tenure systems.
• QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence (or interstate equivalent).
  
  Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.
  
  Discover more about the Mackay Region: https://www.discovermackay.com.au/
  
  
• Base annual salary of $ 91,166
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.
  
  View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity,please contact Coordinator Land & Cultural Heritage on 1300 622 529.
  
  Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).
  
  After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.
  
  Applications Close: 23 October 2025
  
  Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).