Field Officer

The Field Officer has a practical, on-ground focus to deliver pest plant and animal control services on public and private lands

• The role has a practical on-ground focus in pest plant and animal control
• Field based, helping landholders across the Limestone Coast Region
• Working as part of a dedicated field operations team

The Field Officer has a practical, on-ground focus to deliver pest plant and animal control services on public and private lands within the Limestone Coast region. The role will operate and maintain machinery and equipment required for pest management services, provide timely assistance to clients and other employees and deliver a works program focused on implementing the Limestone Coast Landscape Board's (LC Landscape Board's) Pest Plant and Animal Strategy.
Special Conditions:

• Position is based at Mount Gambier.
• Current class C driver's licence and willingness and ability to safely operate vehicle is required.
• Current class MR driver's licence is desirable.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Will have the opportunity to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• Some out of hours work and intrastate travel involving overnight absences from home may be required.
• Required to work alone in a field environment, including working in adverse weather conditions from time to time.
• Required to hold or be willing to obtain a full pest management technician's licence.
• Required to wear a uniform in accordance with LC Landscape Board policy.
• Required to participate in the LC Landscape Board's Performance Development and Review Program.

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20020379
Date published:
18-Jan-2024
Closing date:
01-Feb-2024