Pest Management Officer

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 18% superannuation

4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5%载

9-day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Study and career development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Active social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Pest Management Officer to implement pest and biosecurity programs across our region. You will focus on controlling invasive plants and animals, and promoting best-practice biosecurity outcomes with a mix of fieldwork and community education.

You will inspect and assess biosecurity risks, deliver educational sessions, and build relationships with landholders, groups, and agencies while ensuring safe use of plant and equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake and pass a Criminal History Check.
• Poisons licences and shooting licences for pest animal control, or the ability to obtain these within six months of commencement.
• Current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence (or the ability to transfer an interstate equivalent within three months).
• Knowledge of environmental weeds, invasive biosecurity matter, and available control methods.
• Understanding of herbicide and pesticide impacts on the environment and safe application practices.
• Understanding of risk management principles within a local government environment.

Responsibilities

• Controlling environmental weeds and invasive biosecurity matter in accordance with legislation and Council's Pest Management Plan.
• Conducting inspections and assessments relating to biosecurity risks.
• Delivering educational presentations, demonstrations, and community awareness activities.
• Building positive relationships with landholders, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring worksites and ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of plant and equipment.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of pest management programs across the Mackay Regional Council area.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & teamwork

Environmental weed knowledge

Biosecurity knowledge

Herbicide & pesticide safety

Job description

Do you have a passion for protecting the environment, managing invasive species, and working outdoors? Join Mackay Regional Council as a Pest Management Officer and play a vital role in implementing Council's Pest Management and Biosecurity Management Plans across our beautiful region.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of field-based work, community engagement, and environmental stewardship while making a genuine impact on the Mackay region.

About the Role

As a Pest Management Officer, you will work under general direction to implement Council's pest and biosecurity programs, focusing on the control of invasive plants and animals and promoting best-practice biosecurity outcomes throughout the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Controlling environmental weeds and invasive biosecurity matter in accordance with legislation and Council's Pest Management Plan.
• Conducting inspections and assessments relating to biosecurity risks.
• Delivering educational presentations, demonstrations, and community awareness activities.
• Building positive relationships with landholders, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring worksites and ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of plant and equipment.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of pest management programsacross the Mackay Regional Council area.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Ability to undertake and pass a Criminal History Check.
• Appropriate poisons licences and shooting licences for pest animal control, or the ability to obtain these within six months of commencement.
• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence (or ability to transfer an interstate equivalent within three months).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with farmers, property owners, community groups, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Sound conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of environmental weeds, invasive biosecurity matter, and available control methods.
• Understanding of herbicide and pesticide impacts on the environment and safe application practices.
• Previous experience in pest management, biosecurity, natural resource management, environmental management, or a related field.
• Understanding of risk management principles within a local government environment.

Why Join Mackay Regional Council?

• Base annual salary of $86,710
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9-day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.