Job Description

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

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

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If so, we'd love to hear from you!

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

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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.

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What You'll Be Doing

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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.

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- Support the administration of Council's property, tenancy and lease portfolio
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- Maintain accurate property, lease and tenancy registers and records
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- Research property and land tenure matters
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- Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes and other documentation
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- Assist with Native Title matters and Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs)
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- Liaise with tenants, lessees, Council officers, State Government agencies, consultants and other stakeholders
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No two days will necessarily look the same!

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What We're Looking For

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We're looking for someone who is extremely organised,



proactive and has a high attention to detail.

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- Qualification and/or experience in business administration, office management or a related field
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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- Strong Microsoft Office and records management skills
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- Current Qld Class 'C' drivers licence
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Why join Cook Shire Council?

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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.

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Applications will close Sunday 20 September 2026.

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Summary & Conditions Of Employment

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Job reference

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CSC202

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Position

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Property and Land Tenure Support Officer

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Location:

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

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Tenure

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Full Time.

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Remuneration

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

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Level 3

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$83,610 per annum

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Leave Entitlements

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5 weeks annual leave per annum

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15 days personal leave per annum

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9 day fortnight

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Superannuation

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12% Superannuation contributions

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

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All applications are assessed on merit.

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