About the Role

This role suits someone who can lead with confidence, navigate complexity, and turn plans into action.

This fixed-term maternity relief position (until December 2026) is a hands-on leadership opportunity to drive Council’s rural land services and programs, delivering practical, on-the-ground outcomes that support the Maranoa’s rural industries.

You’ll lead people, programs and partnerships across a large and diverse region, translating strategy into action and making a real difference for local landholders, industries, and the community.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You will lead and coordinate Council’s rural land functions, including:

• Managing Council’s stock route network and statutory obligations
• Overseeing weed and pest management programs across the region
• Identifying, securing and managing funding and grant-funded projects
• Coordinating strategic and operational rural lands programs through RLO meetings and cross-directorate collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement and regional partnerships to improve rural land management outcomes

Key Responsibility Areas

• Stock Route Management
• Pest and Weed Management
• Team Leadership and Coordination
• Contract and Agreement Management
• Funding and Grants
• Council Reporting and Presentations
• Community Education and Engagement Programs

For full details on required skills, experience and qualifications, please refer to the Position Description (attached below).

Position Details

• Location: Roma, QLD
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time (Maternity Relief until December 2026)
• Classification: Certified Agreement 2023 – Stream A, Level 8
• Locality Allowance: $72.00 per fortnight

About Maranoa Regional Council

Maranoa Regional Council is a proud, inclusive organisation supporting strong, resilient communities across our region. We work closely with residents, industry and government to protect what matters, grow local opportunity and deliver practical outcomes on the ground. We’re building a region where towns and industries don’t just survive, they thrive, through collaboration, leadership and smart regional decision-making.

What We Offer

We know good people need flexibility, balance and benefits that matter. At Maranoa Regional Council, you’ll get:

• 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• 3 weeks personal (sick) leave per year
• Long service leave after 7 years
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service:
• 10 weeks at full pay or
• 20 weeks at half pay
• Salary sacrifice options, including rural/remote rent assistance, novated leasing and additional super contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 counselling for you and your immediate family