Biosecurity Officer

South Burnett Regional Council; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight roster

Up to 12% employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Corporate memberships

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a Biosecurity Officer based in Kingaroy to support pest and stock route management across the South Burnett Region. The role involves pest monitoring, control activities and responding to customer service requests, either individually or in a team setting across multiple land tenures.

A current C Class licence, White Card, ChemCert and WWCC are required. Benefits include a 9 Day Fortnight roster, up to 12% employer superannuation, salary packaging,

Qualifications

• Must hold a current C Class driver’s licence.
• White Card (General Safety Induction for Construction Workers).
• ChemCert certification.
• Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pest and stock route management across the South Burnett Region.
• Undertake pest monitoring and control activities.
• Respond to customer service requests and work across multiple land tenures using IT to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Cattle breeds knowledge

NLIS knowledge

Animal welfare

Weed identification

Feral animal management

Communication skills

Education

C Class driver license

White Card

ChemCert

Working with Children Blue Card

Job description

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South BurnettRegion is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the roles

Based in Kingaroy

Permanent Full Time

$67K - $69K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking a Biosecurity Officer to assist with pest and stock route management functions on a day-to-day basis across the South Burnett Region. The role will undertake pest monitoring and control activities including responding to customer service requests, whilst working individually or as part of a team across multiple land tenures using skills & 'Information Technology' to achieve outcomes. The successful applicant will have demonstrated working knowledge of breeds of cattle, the National Livestock Identification Scheme and animal welfare and livestock issues with substantial experience in a similar role. Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in weed identification, control techniques and use of equipment with an understanding of relevant legislation.

Additional Factors

Participation in rostered late shifts and Saturday shifts as required.

Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks.

Mandatory Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence

General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Certificate (White Card)

ChemCert

Working with Children Blue card (or ability to obtain)

Benefits and perks

• Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
• Access to Corporate memberships
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

Demonstrated working knowledge of breeds of cattle, the National Livestock Identification Scheme and animal welfare and livestock issues with substantial experience in a similar role.

Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience in weed identification, control techniques and use of equipment, with an understanding of the relevant legislation.

Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement feral animal management programs and implement best practice management practices in the eradication and control of feral animals, with an understanding of the relevant legislation.

Sound level of literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills including basic computer skills and mapping skills with proven high-level problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and source viable solutions when working in an outdoors/field environment.

Demonstrated commitment to work as an effective, positive team member in an environment that encourages staff to maintain self-motivation as you may need to work under remote supervision.

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and the ability to build effective relationships with employees at all levels and the general public.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers