Biosecurity Weeds Officer - Flexible Field Role

Yass Valley Council; Yass Valley; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Yass Valley Council is seeking a Biosecurity Weeds Officer to protect our local environment, agriculture and community from invasive weeds. You will conduct weed inspections, compliance activities and community engagement across the Yass Valley area.

This role blends field-based weed management, regulatory compliance and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to mapping, planning and education programs while working with landholders and contractors.

Qualifikationen

• Substantial experience in an agricultural or natural resources management field.
• Knowledge in identification of weeds and weed management practices, with ability to advise on weed control to diverse audiences.
• Negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution and public relations skills.
• High-quality communication and report writing skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite and case management systems.
• Understanding of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW) and related weed management requirements, or ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Strong teamwork and independent working skills in varied outdoor environments.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and willingness to undertake fieldwork.

Aufgaben

• Undertake inspections and surveillance for priority weeds across public and private land.
• Identify weeds and assess infestations in accordance with NSW biosecurity legislation and local priorities.
• Provide advice to landholders, residents, contractors and stakeholders on weed control techniques.
• Undertake weed control activities using chemical and non-chemical methods.
• Issue notices and undertake compliance activities where required.
• Maintain accurate inspection, treatment and compliance records.
• Assist with community education and weed prevention programs.
• Collaborate with Council staff, landholders and agencies to deliver biosecurity outcomes.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely for field activities.
• Contribute to weed mapping, monitoring, reporting and program planning.

Kenntnisse

Weed identification

Regulatory knowledge

Public relations

Negotiation

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Biosecurity Act knowledge

Fieldwork outdoors

Driver licence

Tools

Case management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Yass Valley Council is seeking a Biosecurity Weeds Officer to protect our local environment, agriculture and community from invasive weeds. You will conduct weed inspections, compliance activities and community engagement across the Yass Valley area.

This role blends field-based weed management, regulatory compliance and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to mapping, planning and education programs while working with landholders and contractors.