Team Leader Nrm

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

PPE provided

Hybrid work & flexitime

Fitness Passport membership

Annual salary review

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Team Leader NRM to guide the invasive weeds team and deliver on-ground services. You will provide expert environmental advice and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement regional weed management plans.

The role requires experience with invasive weed control, a Class 1C licence, and a commitment to WHS standards while leading a hybrid team in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or minimum three years relevant industry experience.
• Traffic Guidance Officer certificate.
• Current chemical accreditation AQF3 equivalent or higher.
• Experience identifying and controlling invasive weeds and native NSW plants.
• Current Class 1C driver's licence.
• Competent in Microsoft Office software.

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, collaborative work environment through development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure work complies with WHS and relevant legislation and council policies.
• Report hazards, incidents and injuries using corporate systems.
• Identify and arrange safety and training for direct reports.

Skills

Weed management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Traffic Guidance Officer certificate

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team LeaderNRM to 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 expert environmental advice and service to internal and external stakeholders.

On a typical day our Team Leader NRM will:

• Lead Natural Resource Management Officers in the delivery of monthly and annual operational works programs in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise day to day activities of the NRM Field Officers.
• Lead the inspection, identification and management 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 internal customers.
• 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 using corporate systems and in accordance with Council requirements.
• Identify and arrange safety and training requirements for direct reports

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or a minimum of three years relevant industry experience and a demonstrated commitment to obtaining the qualification.
• Traffic Guidance Officer certificate.
• Current chemical accreditation AQF3 equivalentor higher.
• Demonstrated recent experience in the identification 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

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

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

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

Notes

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

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