Senior Biosecurity Officer

Job No: MPSC725
Location: Moree

Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Environment and Compliance team as their new Senior Biosecurity Officer!

  • Permanent Full-Time – 38 hours per week
  • Location - Moree
  • Attractive Salary ranging from $1,519.60 up to $1,747.50 (PLUS Superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
  • Salary packaging options
  • Rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!
  • A leaseback vehicle option is available!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Biosecurity Officer (Weeds) will be required to develop, implement and manage the delivery of biosecurity strategies and programs of control throughout Moree Plains Shire including weeds, plants and biosecurity risks.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description. 

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

  • Tertiary qualifications (Certification, Diploma or above) in Conservation Land Management, Science, Environment, Horticulture or related discipline (Experienced applicants who do not hold this qualification may be considered however you must commit to gaining the qualification upon commencement);
  • Demonstrated 2 years work experience in identifying and taking action to control the spread of Priority Weeds;
  • Demonstrated experience with the interpretation of Acts and legislation as well as their application in the workplace, including knowledge of the role of an authorized officer under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
  • Ability to operate all plant associated with weed control such as ATV’s, Quick Sprays, Boom Sprays etc;
  • Ability to interact with Landholders, Land managers, Council staff and advise community members of their obligations and requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
  • Ability to interact with Land managers and Council staff and advise community members of their obligations and requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
  • Ability to keep accurate records including chemical application, timesheets and any other applicable paperwork.
  • General Construction and Induction card;
  • Current NSW Class C Driver Licence (Manual);
  • EPA Ground Applicators License (Experienced applicants who do not hold this qualification may be considered however you must commit to gaining the qualification upon commencement);
  • Current Chemical Application Certificate (AQF 3).

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

  • Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days of a year!
  • Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
  • 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
  • 15 days sick leave.
  • Educational assistance for career development.
  • PPE provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Please address the selection criteria below.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 13 December 2023.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 222 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.

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