About Us
Townsville City Council is a local government authority in Northern Australia, committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. We provide and maintain close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. Our vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
About the Role
The Crew Leader – Yellow Crazy Ants leads and upskills a team of Ecology Technicians in the delivery of the Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Management Program. The purpose of this role is to provide field supervision for the delivery of Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication works, including the management of service quality, technical compliance, worksite safety and budget compliance.
This role provides sound technical advice to Ecology Technicians and works closely with the Operations Supervisor – Yellow Crazy Ant to identify resource capability and capacity needs in line with the objectives of the Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Management Program.
About You
* Mandatory
Current Manual "C" class licence.
* Construction Industry White Card ****** QLD).
* Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and lead others safely in remote environments.
* 4WD training highly regarded.
* Effective organisational skills and ability to produce effective and efficient on-ground outcomes for identification, monitoring, and eradication of Yellow Crazy Ants.
* Ability to obtain a Townsville City Council Authorised Persons and Local Government Worker card.
* Certificate III Conservation and Land Management or similar qualification and 1 year experience in the supervision and leadership of staff (desired).
* Current Pest Management Technicians (Domestic Pest) licence, or the ability to obtain.
* Ability to safely operate and lead others in a range of light plant items, machinery and equipment associated with Yellow Crazy Ant eradication works.
* Experience in applying Workplace Health and Safety in an operational environment, including prestart inspections and site audits.
* Experience operating computerised equipment (e.g. data loggers, GPS, etc.) including the use of MS Office Suite and business systems.
* Inspect and Clean Machinery for Plant, Animal and Soil Material competency.
* First Aid/CPR Certificate.
* License to Operate a Forklift Truck.
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program