Job Description
Help manage the land, property and places that make Cook Shire home.
Are you an organised, curious and detail-focused skilled 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 Environment 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.
Applications will close Sunday 20 September ****.
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 ****
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 (Queensland)
🏢 Cook Shire Council
📍 Queensland