Weeds Compliance Officer

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Performance-based salary increases

Annual award increases

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council – Katoomba NSW is seeking a Weeds Compliance Officer for a temporary, 12-month maternity leave replacement. Applicants must reside in Australia or have working rights.

The role combines environmental expertise, fieldwork, community engagement and regulatory decision-making to protect the Blue Mountains' natural values. Essential qualifications include Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, Class C license and AQF 3/4 chemical accreditation, plus weed

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (or equivalent).
• Hold a Class C license and AQF 3/4 chemical accreditation.
• Experience in weed identification and weed management in the Blue Mountains.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills; WHS commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weed inspections across diverse land tenures.
• Engage with landholders, public authorities, contractors and internal teams.
• Support enforcement under NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 when required.
• Identify emerging weed threats and improve management practices.
• Maintain spatial and operational records; plan priority inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Weed identification

Education

Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (or similar)

AQF 3/4 chemical accreditation

Class C license

Job description

Blue Mountains City Council – Katoomba NSW

This is a temporary, 12 months maternity leave replacement position and is open to Australia residents or those already with working rights.

This role offers the opportunity to combine environmental expertise, fieldwork, community engagement and regulatory decision-making to help protect the unique natural values of the Blue Mountains. The Weeds Compliance Officer undertakes inspections across diverse land tenures, works collaboratively with landholders, public authorities, contractors and internal teams, and supports enforcement under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 where required. The role contributes to identifying and responding to emerging weed threats, improving weed management practices, maintaining spatial and operational records, shaping priority inspection programs, and providing practical advice to residents and stakeholders to support effective, long-term biosecurity outcomes across the Blue Mountains region.

Applicants must hold a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (or similar), a Class C license, and AQF 3/4 chemical accreditation. Essential skills include Blue Mountains weed identification and weed management experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for daily public interaction, organizational expertise, strong computer skills and a commitment to WHS.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $79,483 gross per annum

+ 12% superannuation

+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)

+ annual award increase

For further information contact: Bronwyn Hall on 0414 195 ***.