Biosecurity Field Officer: Protect Catchments

State Water Corporation; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility leave

Professional development and education

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a Catchment Field Officer - Biosecurity at Nepean Depot to protect NSW catchments through land and recreation management and biosecurity activities. This hands-on, field-based role reports to the Catchment Program Team Leader - Biosecurity and supports reporting and documentation to ensure safety and compliance.

You will implement field programs, cooperate with a collaborative team, and contribute to water quality protection.

Qualifications

• Biosecurity experience and possession of a current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Experience delivering land management programs including pest animal and weed control.
• Experience implementing WHS systems including site inductions and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of vertebrate pests and weed species and control techniques.
• Experience in facilities and grounds maintenance in public recreation settings.
• Ability to document and report work completion accurately.
• Desirable: machine operation experience (Positrack/Loader/Excavator) or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Implement and report on land management/maintenance activities including bush fire and biosecurity tasks.
• Communicate operational issues, hazards, WHS and environmental matters to ensure programs are compliant.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting is available and maintained at all times.
• Participate in regulations and compliance within the legislation available to WaterNSW for catchment and water quality protection.
• Participate in incidents such as bushfires in accordance with the Corporate Incident Management Framework.

Skills

Biosecurity

Driver's License

Pest/Weed control

WHS knowledge

Weed species knowledge

Grounds maintenance

Recordkeeping

Machine operation

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking a Catchment Field Officer - Biosecurity at Nepean Depot to protect NSW catchments through land and recreation management and biosecurity activities. This hands-on, field-based role reports to the Catchment Program Team Leader - Biosecurity and supports reporting and documentation to ensure safety and compliance.

You will implement field programs, cooperate with a collaborative team, and contribute to water quality protection.