Here's to Quilpie. Here's to you.

Are you yearning for a change but don’t want to press pause on your career? Quilpie Shire Council is your incredible and unexpected opportunity for real impact, real community and the life you want to live.

We may be a small Council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking two senior specialist Exclusion Fencing Recovery Program Officers to play a crucial role in reinstatement of critical biosecurity infrastructure across disaster-affected areas of South-west Queensland. This is your unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing regional resilience and driving landholder recovery in a region that offers space to breathe and room to grow.

Your Opportunity

As an Exclusion Fencing Recovery Program Officer, you will shape positive regional outcomes by providing expert advice, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with funding and procurement frameworks in accordance with the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). 

This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the chance to shape long-term asset management strategies and contributes to broader disaster recovery planning for the south-west region encompassing the Shires of Quilpie, Balonne, Bulloo, Murweh and Paroo.

With empathy and integrity, you will:

• Lead the full delivery of the Exclusion Fencing Recovery Grant Program - from design to acquittal - ensuring timely, cost-effective outcomes that meet compliance and technical standards.
• Provide expert guidance to landholders on fencing eligibility, documentation, and standards, while conducting inspections and validating evidence to support claims.
• Build and foster strong relationships with landholders, contractors, communities, government agencies, and internal teams to champion recovery efforts and program visibility.
• Manage project plans, budgets, procurement, and contractor performance, aligning with DRFA, Council policies, and funding agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement across data systems, mapping, and infrastructure planning, contributing to long-term regional resilience and wild dog exclusion strategies.

Want to learn more? Click "Apply" for the full position description.

Why Quilpie Shire Council?

‘Make a difference.’ We know you’ve probably heard that before. But at Quilpie Shire Council, you’ll see firsthand the difference you can make as part of community that's pushing for great, and a team that rises to every challenge.

We’ve been through plenty of rough times, but we always come back stronger. Because we know we’re fighting for what’s important. Each day is an opportunity for us, and you, to do things better, to find creative solutions, and to upgrade and design smarter infrastructure and systems. As an Exclusion Fencing Program Recovery Officer, you'll see the real-world impact of your work as you support landholders and communities across south-west Queensland. You'll help them recover and walk alongside them as they build greater resilience for the future.

Plus, living in Quilpie Shire is a life-enriching experience. Here, you’ll be part of a connected community where you’ll build real relationships. You’ll also soak in spectacular landscapes, enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities, access excellent medical care, and so much more. Find out more about Quilpie: /uploads/quilpie/files/Welcome%20to%20Quilpie%20Booklet.pdf

You’ll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging options
• Our annual Wellbeing initiatives offering everything from subsidised programs, free hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund options
• Multiple staff social functions throughout the year to celebrate our successes with our families

Boost your career in a place that feels like home

For more information on this opportunity and to apply, please click the “Apply”  button above. All applicants will receive a response.  

This position is classified Level 7 of the Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017. The indicative total annual remuneration is $118,000. This is a fixed term, full-time position to 30 June 2027. 

Applications close Thursday 14 August. 

Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.