AddressAbout your new role
In your new position, you will join a team tasked with managing Invasive Animals that pose a threat to the biosecurity of our City. The role requires specific knowledge and skills to develop and implement monitoring and control programs for multiple invasive animal species. The role is also critical to achieving key actions within our City’s organisational strategies and conservation plans to reduce invasive animal impacts. This role requires occasional work afterhours and on weekends.
For more information, view the position brief on our website.
We're looking for people who have:
- A Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent knowledge and demonstrated experience in a relevant field.
- Extensive experience in the development and implementation of integrated invasive animal management programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that enable you to liaise with and provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- A safety-first mindset that will contribute to and promote a safe working environment by assessing and mitigating risks whist adhering to legislation and Council’s policies.
- The skills to contribute to a positive team culture whilst working both in a small team and autonomously in remote areas.
- Experience prioritising tasks and manage conflicting priorities skilfully according to biosecurity, environmental and public risk.
- A good working knowledge of the Biosecurity Act 2014
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- 9-day fortnight – enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
- A stable working environment with job security
- A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
- Free parking
- Uniform, tools and PPE provided
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
- Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
