• Fixed Term Part Time
• Term - 4 Years
• Based on the Cassowary Coast

The Position

The Coastal Councils Adaptation Taskforce (CCAT) is currently an alliance of five Queensland Councils that assist councils, and their communities collaborate on building coastal resilience and planning in light of climate change.

The C-CAT councils collaborate and provide support on each other’s coastal planning and Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) implementation.  The C-CAT Officer reporting to the Manager Natural Environment and Sustainability (NES) and the C-CAT Executive will work collaboratively with the NES team and the other C-CAT Council teams to coordinate and deliver, funding, activities and information flow for ‘fit-for-purpose projects that suit a wide range of economic, environmental and social constraints.

About You

You have Tertiary qualification at advanced diploma/ degree level in a relevant discipline (Environmental or Applied Sciences) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an environmental management, climate change, strategic planning or coastal management related field. You have experience and the ability to advocate and negotiate favourable outcomes, partnerships, advocacy or policy.

You have project management experience and a high proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, you must have a ‘C’ class drivers’ licence.

Please see the position description (below) for further information. 

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Employee Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata)
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• Corporate wardrobe / PPE provided
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your local community

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.

Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast. 

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.