Cairns Regional Council is the local authority responsible for the delivery of quality services, infrastructure and sustainable development in this unique tropical environment. Cairns Regional Council is one of the regions largest employers with a workforce of approximately 1400 people and is a significant local economic driver operating a budget of more that $240 Million and the covers from the Daintree Rainforest through to Bramston Beach. The region is one of the fastest growing in Australia, with more than 3.5 per cent annual growth – significantly above both the State and National average where approximately 160,000 people call home. The region is renowned nationally and internationally as a premier tourism destination and attracts more than 2 million domestic and international visitors each year.