Land Investigation Officer

Land Investigation Officer

About the business

The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer.  The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

• Based in Kingaroy
• Maximum Term (up to 1 year) - Full Time
• $66K – $75K

Council is seeking an experienced Officer to investigate Council owned and managed land assets to determine future land use. The role will assist in researching, development of an up to date land register, facilitate land dealings and identify options for land management and disposal. The successful applicant will have demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of relevant legislation, and an understanding of land investigations, tenure, acquisition and disposal, leasing and native title; as well as highly developed oral and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills.

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of relevant legislation with particular reference to the following: Local Government Act 1993, Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Integrated Planning Act 1997, Land Title Act 1994, Native Title Act 1993, Native Title (Queensland) Act 1993, Land Act 1994.
   
• Demonstrated understanding of land investigations, tenure, acquisition, leasing and native title with proven ability to coordinate and undertake investigations and prepare appropriate documentation for a range of land dealings.
   
• Highly developed oral and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to interact with Officers at all levels within government and non-government organisations as well as private individuals
   
• Proven ability in preparing reports, briefs, submissions and instructions of a complex nature relating land matters and associated land dealings.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 16 October 2020

Applications addressing the selection criteria, including a cover letter and your Resume, should be submitted by 'Applying Now' on Seek.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100.