Weeds Compliance Officer (12 months temporary; maternity leave) - V26/10139

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual salary increases

Annual award increase

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba NSW seeks a Weeds Compliance Officer (12 months temporary; maternity leave) to perform inspections across land tenures, engage with landholders, authorities and contractors, and support enforcement.

The role focuses on identifying weed threats, maintaining records and contributing to biosecurity outcomes through program shaping and resident guidance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (or similar)
• Class C license is required
• AQF 3/4 chemical accreditation required
• Blue Mountains weed identification and weed management experience essential
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills; WHS commitment

Responsibilities

• Undertakes inspections across diverse land tenures.
• Collaborates with landholders, public authorities and contractors.
• Supports enforcement under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 where required.
• Identifies and responds to emerging weed threats and improves weed management.
• Maintains spatial and operational records and reports.
• Shapes priority inspection programs and provides practical resident advice.
• Contributes to biosecurity outcomes across Blue Mountains.

Skills

Weed identification

Weed management

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Public interaction

WH S compliance

Education

Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Tools

Class C license

AQF 3/4 chemical accreditation

Job description

Weeds Compliance Officer (12 months temporary; maternity leave) - V26/10139

Blue Mountains City Council – Katoomba NSW

$79,483 - $79,483 a year

Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Blue Mountains City Council

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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 ***.

Closing date: 25 October 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.