Labourer - Parks

The Cairns Regional Council local government area encompasses 1687 km2 of land on a narrow coastalstrip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea. It extends from the Eubenangee Swamp (near Mirriwinni) in the south to the Macalister Range (near Ellis Beach) in the north. The region is part of Australia’s Wet Tropics and is framed by the lush World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest to the west and north and the Coral Sea and World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to the east. These attributes make the region a world-renowned tourist destination.

Council provides community services and facilities, and it is also responsible for making and enforcing local laws. It is responsible for looking after:

• Roads, Parks, and Public Works
• Water and Sewerage
• Flood Control
• Environmental Protection
• Land Use
• Waste Disposal
• Land and Pest Management
• Building Control
• Community Development
• Recreation and Cultural Development
• Public Health and Safety
• Promoting Economic Growth