Weed Control Team Leader - Tweed

Rous County Council; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

76 hour/9-day fortnight

Annual salary reviews

Flare Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Mentorship

Résumé du poste

Rous County Council is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead weed control and surveillance activities at our Ballina site. The role focuses on coordinating crews, supervising staff and contractors, and maintaining strong relationships with landholders and stakeholders to meet council objectives.

You will ensure safe work practices, environmental sustainability and effective delivery of weed management programs, contributing to the region's water, flood mitigation and environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in weed control, surveillance and herbicide application.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff supervision abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with landholders and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental sustainability.

Responsabilités

• Supervise staff and contractors undertaking weed control and surveillance activities.
• Coordinate and deliver weed management programs aligned with Council plans.
• Monitor treatment and inspection data to ensure accuracy.
• Provide advice to landholders on weed management responsibilities and best practices.
• Plan, organise and safely deliver field operations including bush regeneration activities.

Connaissances

Weed control

Surveillance

Herbicide application

Leadership

Communication skills

Description du poste

Rous has entered an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we're proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We're building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you're looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

09/10/2026

30/10/2026

Permanent - Full Time

Administration Building

Weed Biosecurity and Bush Regeneration

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual with demonstrated skills in weed control, surveillance and staff supervision. A focus for this role is supervising staff and contractors, coordinating the delivery of weed control and surveillance activities, and maintaining effective working relationships with landholders and stakeholders to achieve Council's operational objectives.

About Rous

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

• Aprogressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
• Work/life balance
• 76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
• Remuneration from $70,111.60 p.a.- $82,014.40 p.a.Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
• Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
• Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
• Structured training and development tailored to your interests
• Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
• Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
• A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Desired Skills and Experience

Your value proposition to us:

• You have demonstrated experience in weed control, surveillance and herbicide application.
• You are a confident and supportive leader who works collaboratively with others.
• You have strong communication skills and can build positive relationships with staff, landholders and stakeholders.
• You are committed to safe work practices, environmental sustainability and achieving operational outcomes.

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

• Supervising staff and contractors undertaking weed control and surveillance activities.
• Coordinating and delivering weed management programs in line with Council's operational plans.
• Monitoring weed control activities and ensuring accurate collection of treatment and inspection data.
• Providing advice to landholders on weed management responsibilities and best practice control techniques.
• Supporting the planning, organisation and safe delivery of field operations, including bush regeneration activities.

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.

For any queries, please reach out to ***********@rous.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 11:59pm 30/10/2026.

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.