Biosecurity Officer

Job No: MPSC793
Location: Moree

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

  • Permanent Full-Time – 38 hours per week
  • Location - Moree
  • Attractive Salary ranging from $1,176.40 up to $1,352.65 (PLUS Superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
  • Salary packaging options
  • Rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Biosecurity Officer will be required to:

  • To identify Priority Weeds and prevent their spread.
  • To assist in the management of the areas of the Shire infested by weeds.
  • To engage with property owners on the requirements to control weeds on their premises.
  • Ensure all machinery is operated in a safe manner as per Council’s Safe Operations Procedures and comply with all safety procedures.

 

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

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

ABOUT YOU

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

  • Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management or equivalent. (Experienced applicants who do not hold this qualification may be considered however, you must commit to commencing the qualification within Council’s 3-month probationary period.
  • 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 work with minimal supervision while being able to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures.
  • Ability to interact with Landholders, Land managers, Council staff and advise community members of their obligations and requirements under Biosecurity Act 2015.
  • Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • General Construction and Induction card
  • Current NSW Class C Driver Licence (Manual)
  • 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 Thursday, 2 May 2024. 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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