Yass, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
Location: Yass, NSW
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Environment & Regulatory
Closing Date: 5.4.26
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Biosecurity Weeds Officer to join our team. To deliver education, inspection, monitoring, regulation and enforcement services relating to biosecurity weed management. To ensure that Council’s weed management obligations as a Local Control Authority under the Biosecurity Act 2015 are met.
Key Responsibilities
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
Assist Council with the implementation of an effective weed management program
throughout the Yass Valley Local Government area in accordance with Council’s obligations
under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Inspect private and public lands in accordance with Council policies and procedures and in
accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015.
Educate and advise landholders, community groups and government bodies of their
legislative requirements relating to the control of priority weeds.
Prepare inspection, notice and compliance reports and enforcement actions under the
Biosecurity Act 2015 and Council polices.
Participate in weed control activities on Council owned land.Spray weeds on Council owned land when requested /required - Carry out on ground weed
and vegetation control works including physical and chemical methods of weed control.
Maintain a Chemical Use Register and other applicable records associated with the use of
chemicals.
Weed map reporting in the Biosecurity Information System (BIS) and Council systems and
GIS software.
Assist with grant application relating to weed management.Contribute to monthly reports to Council on weed management activities.
About You
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
Substantial experience in an agricultural or natural resources management field.Knowledge in the identification of weeds and weed management practices.Chemical Certificate training – or willingness to obtain. (AQF-L3).Traffic Controllers Certificate – or willingness to obtain.Experience in negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution and public relations skills.Experience in communication and report writing skills.Demonstrated experience with computer skills including the use of Microsoft suite of products.A current class “C” driver’s licence.Attend relative training courses as required.
Desirable Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in natural resource management, environmental science or related discipline, and substantial experience in weed management Knowledge and Skills experience in the Biosecurity Act 2015.Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Biosecurity Act 2015 and Pesticides Act 1999.Regulatory and enforcement experience.Experience and use of operating a four-wheel drive vehicle and side by side utility vehicle
Why Join Us?
Contribute to protecting the environment and agricultural industries.Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.Opportunities for professional development and training.9-day fortnight.
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