Team Leader

3 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Our Land division are the stewards for 60% of the land in Queensland and we deliver a variety of land and property services across Queensland, including land and asset valuations; state land administration and on ground management surveying services; native title claims and compensation; Indigenous land services; vegetation management; place names; and government land acquisitions. LANDS #deliveringforqueensland

The Team Leader – State Land Management leads and participates in the delivery of risk management activities including fire, pest plant and animal management and addressing unauthorised uses of department managed state land. The role requires practical land management skills coupled with leadership, corporate governance and human resource management capabilities.

In This Role You Will

  • In collaboration with the Senior Land Officer, develop and implement project plans and lead and coordinate departmental staff and contractors to undertake risk management activities, including fire, pest plant and animal management and addressing unauthorised uses for the sustainable management of the natural and cultural heritage values of state land.
  • Monitor the schedule of fire management plans and projects to ensure that the planned outcomes and targets are met.
  • Action emergency response procedures, including natural disaster contingency plans, wildfire response procedures and participate in multi-disciplinary incident management teams.
  • Perform and assist others in public contact duties, including responding to enquiries and providing advice regarding risk management activities on State land to neighbouring stakeholders, special interest groups and others.
  • Participate in and contribute to an effective team environment, providing supervision, on-the-job training and development and support to designated staff in the delivery of core services and work targets while ensuring workplace health and safety and equal employment opportunity principles and practices are implemented in the work environment.
  • Other duties as directed or required.

Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick - by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government-community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.

We Offer
We are committed to putting our people first - empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit:

  • Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
  • Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
  • Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector
  • Professional career development and training opportunities
  • Relocation assistance and provisions
  • The chance to help #deliverforqld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity

Benefits
To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit:

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/663101/25

Closing Date:
Wednesday, 15th October 2025

Occupational group
Primary Industry & Environment


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