Biosecurity Weeds Officer (Casual)

Mid-Western Regional Council; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking a Biosecurity Weeds Officer for a casual on-site role in Mudgee to support the Council's roadside spraying program and biosecurity weed control activities.

You will be reliable, adaptable and safety-focused, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with others in a dynamic team.

This role offers casual hours with a competitive hourly rate and on-site work in the beautiful Mudgee region.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Biosecurity Weeds Officer or in weed control.
• Strong attention to detail and safety focus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically sound biosecurity advice to staff and landowners.
• Ensure compliance with Biosecurity Act 2015.
• Deliver weed control via inspection and spraying.
• Inspect, map, monitor and control biosecurity matters.
• Carry out environmental control inspections on council properties.
• Promote Workplace Environment Statement values.

Job description

Location: Mudgee

Department: Operations

Employment type: Casual

Work Arrangement: On-site

Biosecurity Weeds Officer - Casual

Are you a Biosecurity Weeds Officer looking for your next challenge while balancing lifestyle? Join our Waste and Environment team in an award-winning local government organisation.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Biosecurity Weeds Officer to join Council’s Waste and Environment team. As part of this team, you will you will be reliable, adaptable and safety-focused, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work confidently both independently and alongside others.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an ever-changing dynamic team within the Mid-Western Regional Council.

This role is a Casual position, based on site in Mudgee, primarily supporting Council’s roadside spraying program and associated biosecurity weed control activities across the region.

The salary range being offered for this casual position is $42.74 - $48.11 gross per hour plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Key Accountabilities

• To provide technically sound advice to Council staff, rate payers and occupiers of land on issuesrelating to Biosecurity matters and appropriate controls.
• To ensure Council ratepayers and occupiers of land within the region are legally compliant withrespect to legislative requirements of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
• To deliver effective weed control via inspection and spraying in accordance with the Biosecurityregulation.
• To inspect, identify, map, monitor and control Biosecurity matter in the council area in accordancewith council policy and procedure.
• To carry out environmental control inspections and management duties on Council owned andmanaged properties as required.
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of theWorkplace Environment Statement.

About Mudgee:

The Mudgee Region is blessed with outstanding tourist delights, investment opportunities and lifestyle attractions, all just 3.5 hours from Sydney. Add to this breathtaking natural beauty, fine wine, locally grown produce and a real community with heart and soul; it’s a perfect lifestyle envied by others. What’s more, Mudgee has been named the top NSW tourism town – two years running!

What is next -

Applications close on Thursday 10Septemberat 11:59pm.

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.