Ranger And Biosecurity Officer

Carrathool Shire Council; Goolgowi; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrathool Shire Council is seeking a role focused on identifying and managing biosecurity risks through property inspections and community education, ensuring compliance with legislation across areas such as litter, companion animals, and parking.

The position supports the rural economy by promoting best practices in biosecurity and by enforcing regulatory standards to maintain safe and healthy communities within the shire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to apply strategies for negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Competent in animal handling of dogs, cats, and livestock.
• Working ability to produce documents and access and maintain computer data.
• Knowledge and understanding of Local Government, Companion Animals, Biosecurity, and Work Health and Safety Acts and Regulations specific to the work area.
• Ability to apply and use chemical and mechanical control of weeds safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work unsupervised.
• AQF III Chemical Accreditation.
• Class C drivers’ licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage biosecurity risks within the Carrathool Shire through property inspections, community education, and enforcement of compliance with relevant legislation.
• Control high-risk weeds using appropriate measures, monitor and address breaches of Council policies and legislation, and provide regulatory services in areas such as litter, companion animals, parking, noise, and clean air control.
• Support the rural economy and environment by promoting best practices in biosecurity and ensuring effective compliance management.

Education

AQF III Chemical Accreditation

Class C drivers’ licence

Job description

Introduction:

We are Carrathool Shire. Our communities are unique, innovative, down-to-earth, and resilient. Our community spirit is strong, and our values run deep. Our residents come from all backgrounds and walks of life, and the people that we hire do too.

Working with us gives you the chance to work with our communities and on projects or services that contribute towards improving them for current and future generations.

Description:

Purpose

Identify and manage biosecurity risks within the Carrathool Shire through property inspections, community education, and enforcement of compliance with relevant legislation. Control high-risk weeds using appropriate measures, monitor and address breaches of Council policies and legislation, and provide regulatory services in areas such as litter, companion animals, parking, noise, and clean air control. Support the rural economy and environment by promoting best practices in biosecurity and ensuring effective compliance management.

Position Description

Skills and Experiences:

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to apply strategies for negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Competent in animal handling of dogs, cats, and livestock.
• Working ability to produce documents and access and maintain computer data.
• Knowledge and understanding of Local Government, Companion Animals, Biosecurity, and Work Health and Safety Acts and Regulations specific to the work area.
• Ability to apply and use chemical and mechanical control of weeds safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work unsupervised.
• AQF III Chemical Accreditation.
• Class C drivers’ licence.

Desirable Requirements

• Statement of Attainment in Microchip Implementation.
• Experience with issuing Penalty Infringement Notices and orders.
• AQF IV Chemical Risk Management.