Biosecurity Support Officer - Talent Pool

• Talent Pool process to fill potential ongoing or temporary positions that may become available over the next 18 months
• Negotiable Location: Bega; Berry; Bombala; Boorowa; Braidwood; Cooma; Goulburn; Moruya; Moss Vale or Yass
• Salary starting from $70,694 pa + super
• Work and learn with incredible leaders to build your skills

South East Local Land Services are looking for Biosecurity Support Officersto assist with the delivery of animal biosecurity and welfare, plant biosecurity, invasive species, and emergency response operational frontline, field service and regulatory activities across the region.

About the role

As aBiosecurity Support Officer, you will work directly with landholders, government agencies and other stakeholders to assist with the delivery of biosecurity programs and advisory services. You will demonstrate high-quality customer service outcomes while assisting in the rollout of on-ground projects relating to invasive species and animal health and welfare and play an important part in implementing priority field animal biosecurity activities.

This is a hands-on customer facing role with a large focus on field-based work and some office-based duties.

About You

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, takes initiative, has sound communication skills and is team player that’s comfortable working alone as there will be times you will be working unsupervised. Knowledge of farming operations, biosecurity issues and relevant legislation would be an advantage.

This is a great career opportunity and entry-level position for the right person to further develop their skills, knowledge and experience in landscape management biosecurity issues, invasive species management and animal biosecurity and welfare issues.

This is a role for someone who loves being in the field and working with people and animals, and to be successful you’ll need to have a current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required.

Ideally, applicants should have some or all of the following qualifications, however, if not you will need to have the ability and willingness to obtain these as part of your employment in the role:

• Appropriate pesticide application qualifications (minimum AQF3 level)
• The capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence or equivalent, as well as obtain the Statement of Attainment - Use firearms to humanely destroy animals (AQF AHCVPT203A or AHCPMG304)

About us

Local Land Services (LLS) was established in January 2014 to provide quality, customer focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This is an Executive Agency related to the cluster. It provides quality, customer focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally-based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services and private native forestry.

How to apply

If this role sounds ideal to you, please apply via our online portal by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.

Applications through email will not be accepted.

For more information on the position you can download the role description or contact Michelle Janes, Local Manager on 0417 774 *** or via **************@lls.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2024 at 11:55 pm

More Information on applying for jobs with the NSW Public Service and Talent Pools can be found here - https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/how-we-recruit#talent-pool

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.

As part of our team, you will be able to:

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career-defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. 

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