AddressAbout the business
Hawkesbury River County Council is a local government organisation that covers one-third of the Greater Sydney area. Our roles are focused on weed regulation of the Biosecurity Act, landscape weed management, environmental education, and natural resource management. Our workplace culture is defined by integrity, professionalism and achieving public value.
About the role
You will perform weed inspections, surveillance, and the implement the Biosecurity Act 2015 for weeds over an area of 3,800km2. You will utilise a GIS system to assist you in recording information and data whilst work as an Authorised Officer delegated authority. You will educate the community about weeds and guide landowners to achieve better land management outcomes. You will record your results and achievements regularly.
Benefits and perks
The area of work covers one-third of Greater Sydney and contains a diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. From the Blue Mountains to the Hawkesbury-Nepean Rivers, waterways, wetlands, and prime agricultural land. You will be joining a passionate and results driven team. You will be provided specialised training in all areas related to the role and exposed to best practice and cutting-edge technology daily. You will be encouraged to attend conferences and take other opportunities to continually grow your skills including the use of drones and working with established scientists in your chosen field.
Skills and experience
You will be highly organised, and act always with integrity. You will be a solid communicator and possess an exceptional understanding of weed identification, control, and strategy.
You must read the Position Description (see below).
You MUST address the following “Essential Criteria” in the Cover Letter of your application:
- Demonstrated current knowledge of the identification of weeds and integrated weed management techniques.
- Proven experience with a wide range of weed identification, control strategy, and techniques.
- Conservation & Land Management Cert III or equivalent.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.
- Can effectively use mobile mapping technology to record weeds, inspections, and generate reports as required.
- Can collect / manage data and generate reports.
- Ability to work without direct supervision in highly organised manner.
- Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
