Team Leader NRM

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

PPE provided

Hybrid working and flexi-time

Gym membership with Fitness Passport

Annual salary increases

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Team Leader NRM to manage the invasive weeds team and provide expert environmental advice to stakeholders. The role oversees field officers and coordinates weed management programs across council lands.

You will work under WHS guidelines, engage with staff for development, and strive for continuous improvement in our vegetation operations. Hybrid work and a 9-day fortnight are available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or 3+ years relevant experience
• Traffic Guidance Officer certificate or equivalent
• AQF3 chemical accreditation or higher
• Experience identifying and controlling invasive weeds and native NSW plants
• Current Class 1C drivers licence
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Lead NRM Officers in delivering monthly and annual works programs with stakeholders.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of NRM Field Officers.
• Inspect and manage priority weeds on Council lands per Biosecurity Act 2015 and regional plans.
• Provide expert environmental advice to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver weed management programs.
• Foster a high performing, knowledge-sharing team and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all work complies with WHS, policies and industry standards.
• Report hazards, incidents and injuries promptly.
• Identify safety and training needs for direct reports

Skills

Weed identification

Weed management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Traffic Guidance Officer certificate

AQF3 chemical accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team LeaderNRMto join our Vegetation Operations Team. Our Natural ResourcesTeam is committed to protecting, restoring and enhancing the ecological healthof our region, from the hinterland to the coastline.

As a Team LeaderNRM you will manage the invasive weeds team on-ground service delivery and to provide expertenvironmental advice and service to internal and external stakeholders.

On a typical day our Team Leader NRM will:

• Lead Natural Resource Management Officers in thedelivery of monthly and annual operational works programs in consultationwith relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise day to day activities of the NRM FieldOfficers.
• Lead the inspection, identification andmanagement of priority weeds on Council-owned and managed lands in accordancewith the Biosecurity Act 2015 and relevant
• Regional Strategic Weed Management Plans.
• Provide expert advice to external and internalcustomers.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver weedmanagement programs.
• Foster a collaborative and high performing workenvironment through knowledge sharing, staff development and continuousimprovement.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordancewith WHS and the other relevant legislation and council policies, proceduresand industry standards and guidelines.
• Report hazards, incidents and injuries usingcorporate systems and in accordance with Council requirements.
• Identify and arrange safety and trainingrequirements for direct reports

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Conservation and EcosystemManagement or a minimum of three years relevant industry experience and ademonstrated commitment to obtaining the qualification.
• Traffic Guidance Officer certificate.
• Current chemical accreditation AQF3 equivalentor higher.
• Demonstrated recent experience in theidentification and control of invasive weeds and native plants common to NSW.
• Current class 1C driver's licence.
• Competent in use of Microsoft office software

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours perweek with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $80,812.39 to $90,454.25 depending on skills and experience + AdverseWorking Conditions 1 allowance + Tool of Trade Vehicle

• FortnightlyRDO
• PPEprovided
• Flexiblework arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discountedgym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Annualsalary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annualsalary review
• Longservice leave after 5 years
• Generousemployee assistance program
• Salarypackaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staffachievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity orhave any questions about the role, please contact Joe Tonkin, VegetationOperations Coordinator on 0400 081 ***.

Applications Close: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11:30pm

Notes

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool oreligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12months.

We often ask our preferred applicants to completepre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National CriminalPolice Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working withChildren Check Verification.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles ofa child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of allchildren and young people.