Help manage the land, property and places that make Cook Shire home.

Are you an organised, curious and detail-focused professional who enjoys working with people, information and a variety of projects?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Cook Shire Council is looking for a Property and Land Tenure Support Officer to join our Planning and Workplace team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your knowledge and experience across property management, leases and tenancies, land tenure, trustee land and Native Title while supporting work that has a real impact across our community.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with the Property and Development Compliance Coordinator, you'll provide high-level administrative and coordination support across Council's property and land tenure functions.

- Support the administration of Council's property, tenancy and lease portfolio
- Maintain accurate property, lease and tenancy registers and records
- Research property and land tenure matters
- Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes and other documentation
- Assist with Native Title matters and Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs)
- Liaise with tenants, lessees, Council officers, State Government agencies, consultants and other stakeholders

No two days will necessarily look the same!

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is extremely organised, proactive and has a high attention to detail.

- Qualification and/or experience in business administration, office management or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills




- Strong Microsoft Office and records management skills
- Current Qld Class 'C' drivers licence

Why join Cook Shire Council? This is more than an administrative role. You'll have the opportunity to work across a fascinating mix of property, land, community and government matters, developing valuable knowledge while contributing to the effective management of Council's land and property portfolio. How To Apply To apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:

- a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
- a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.

Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply. Applications will close Sunday 20 September 2026. Don't miss your chance to apply!

Summary & Conditions Of Employment

Job reference

CSC202

Position

Property and Land Tenure Support Officer

Location

Council's Main Administration Office - 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown

Tenure

Full Time.

Remuneration

Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A: Division 2, Section 1) Award – State 2017

Level 3

$83,610 per annum

Leave Entitlements

5 weeks annual leave per annum

15 days personal leave per annum

9 day fortnight

Superannuation

12% Superannuation contributions

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applications are assessed on merit.

📌 Property and Land Tenure Support Officer (Cooktown)
🏢 Cook Shire Council
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