Weed Control Team Leader - Tweed

Rous County Council; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flare Benefits

Job summary

Rous County Council in Ballina NSW seeks a motivated and experienced professional to supervise weed control and surveillance activities across our 71-hectare site. You will coordinate programs, supervise staff and contractors, and maintain strong relationships with landholders to achieve operational objectives.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and environmental sustainability, with a progressive level of responsibility and opportunities for training and development within our

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in weed control, surveillance and herbicide application.
• Confident and supportive leader who works collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with staff, landholders and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Weed control

Surveillance

Herbicide application

Job description

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.

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 hasan 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

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

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.