Casual Volunteers Support Officer

Requisition Number: 683

Hourly Rate: $29.77 per hour plus casual loading

Position Type: Casual

Location: Botanic Visitor Centre

Application Close Date: Sunday, 8 June 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Do you have a passion for the environment and love working with people?

Do you thrive in the great outdoors and enjoy making a meaningful difference in your community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Volunteers Support Officer to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Casual Volunteers Support Officer, you will play a vital role in fostering community involvement in our green spaces. You will step in during staff absences, assist in the coordination of weekly volunteer programs, and facilitate occasional weekend activities, all designed to improve and maintain our cherished natural environments.

What We Are Looking For:

Experience in horticulture or equivalent experience.

Experience in land management and conservation principles.

Experience in developing community engagement.

Current Working with Children Check Blue Card or ability to obtain.

Practical experience in building and maintaining constructive relationships and activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Proven experience in the identification and treatment of environmental weed species.

A proven ability to work in physically demanding environments.

Demonstrated planning and leadership skills including negotiation skills in terms of facilitating favourable community outcomes.

This is a hands-on, community-focused role perfect for someone who is organised, enthusiastic, and passionate about the environment and community engagement.

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council