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People, Culture and WHS Lead
Location: Cairns
Reports to: Executive Director - Operations & Strategy
Employment terms: Full-time 37.5hrs/week
Annual Salary: Pay point 3.3A $121,135 with 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading.
Cape York NRM is seeking a dedicated and values-driven individual to play a key leadership role in supporting the organisation’s people, culture, workplace health and safety, and organisational capability functions.
This is a senior position providing strategic and operational leadership across human resources, workplace health and safety and compliance activities. The role has overarching responsibility for Cape York NRM’s Workplace Health and Safety function, supporting safe systems of work across office, travel, remote and field-based operations, while fostering a positive, respectful and values-based workplace culture aligned with the organisation’s strategic direction.
The position supports managers and staffs across the full staff lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff wellbeing, workforce development and organisational change initiatives. The role also contributes to organisational governance, continuous improvement and leadership capability across the organisation.
If you’re passionate about sustainability, community partnerships, and working with purpose, Cape York NRM offers a rewarding and meaningful career path alongside a committed and passionate team.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications align to the position description via the online form below.
Applications close COB 9 June 2026.
For further information, please email hr@capeyorknrm.com.au
Interested in working with us?
We’d love to hear from you. If you’re passionate about conservation, culture, and community, and want to contribute to meaningful work across Cape York, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@capeyorknrm.com.au detailing the type of work you’re interested in and we’ll let you know when an opportunity arises.