Project Officer

The position is responsible for facilitating effective engagement and participation of Cape York people in projects focussed on improved natural resource management. The project officer will provide support for landholders on Cape York and will work with the Cape York NRM team, Northern NRM Alliance partners and other stakeholders, to improve land management for conservation and production outcomes.
This position will be engaged across all Cape York NRM projects when needed, including but not limited to Biodiversity, Fire Management, Sustainable Industries and Water Quality to ensure continuity of employment and flexibility of staff and skills.
Position Title Project Officer
Location Cooktown
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Reports to Sustainable Industries and Water Quality Manager
Classification Level 3.1D
Employment Terms Permanent Full-time (75 hours per fortnight)
Salary Range The salary is $82,459 per annum (includes 5 weeks annual leave) plus 17.5% annual leave loading plus 11% superannuation guarantee.
To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted online at The online application process includes the submission of the following:
Online application form A separate document addressing the selection criteria (maximum two pages) The selection criteria is listed in the attached position description. Please provide a concise description and examples of how you consider you meet each of the criteria.
The successful applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted immediately for an interview. Upon receipt of your application, you will be sent a confirmation email. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, please email
For further information on this position, please direct all enquiries to Pip Schroor at or phone 07 4091 2273.
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How did you hear about this position? Cape York Natural Resource Management acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we work and recognises their continuing connection to Country and community. Cape York NRM pays its respects to Elders past, present and emerging. #J-18808-Ljbffr