Field Biosecurity Weeds Officer — Protect Local Environment

Yass Valley Council; Canberra, Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Yass Valley Council is seeking a Biosecurity Weeds Officer to protect the local environment and agricultural assets from invasive weeds across the LGA. The role combines field-based weed management, regulatory compliance, inspections and stakeholder engagement.

You'll undertake weed inspections, advise landholders, implement control programs and contribute to mapping and reporting while working in varied outdoor environments and with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in agricultural or natural resources management.
• Knowledge of weed identification and management practices.
• Ability to advise landholders and stakeholders on weed control techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication and report writing skills.
• Understanding NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 or willingness to learn.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork in varying weather.
• Experience with weed mapping and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and surveillance for priority weeds across public and private land.
• Identify weeds and assess infestations per NSW biosecurity legislation.
• Provide advice to landholders and stakeholders on weed control techniques.
• Undertake weed control activities using chemical and non-chemical methods.
• Issue notices and undertake compliance activities when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection, treatment and compliance records.
• Assist with community education and weed prevention programs.
• Work with councils, landholders, contractors and agencies to achieve outcomes.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.
• Contribute to weed mapping, monitoring and program planning.

Skills

Weed identification

Natural resources experience

Negotiation & resolution

Public relations

Communication & reporting

MS Office

Case management systems

Driver licence NSW Class C

Fieldwork weather

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

4WD vehicle operation

Job description

Yass Valley Council is seeking a Biosecurity Weeds Officer to protect the local environment and agricultural assets from invasive weeds across the LGA. The role combines field-based weed management, regulatory compliance, inspections and stakeholder engagement.

You'll undertake weed inspections, advise landholders, implement control programs and contribute to mapping and reporting while working in varied outdoor environments and with a supportive team.