Natural Resources Management Field Officer (2024-241)

About the Opportunity

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our Community. Our Community and visitors value the unique natural environment of our coastline and hinterland and have a strong desire to see this maintained and enhanced. To help us achieve this we require Natural Resources Management Field Officer that has experience or a willingness to learn about biosecurity weed control, ecological restoration, and asset management. The person is a team player, a strong communicator, community minded and an achiever. PMHC is a values driven organisation and we are looking for a candidate that exemplifies these values.

On a typical day our NRM Field Officer will:

• Provide field notes from inspections of contracted works.
• Provide field notes from inspections of APZ and SFAZ sites.
• Assist with monitoring activities for threatened fauna species.
• Assist environmental volunteer groups with on ground works.
• Undertake weed control on Council owned or managed lands.
• Digitally collect and map weed infestations to help guide our biosecurity program.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,155.20 per week with the opportunity for competency-based salary review at 3 months

Benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About Councils Natural Resources Team

The Natural Resources Team provides technical services to the community in regard to management of the natural environment extending from hinterland to the coastline in the Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area. We do so through the provision of invasive weed management, ecological restoration, bushfire risk mitigation and hazard management works, ecological advice on internal and external development applications and coast, estuary and flood management. Works include on-ground improvements and also policy and planning projects. The team works with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve the goals as set by the community.

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Joe Tonkin, Coordinator Vegetation Operations on (02) 6581 8***.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria OR position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description & selection criteria (which ever applies) when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 2 April 2024 11:30pm

Notes:

Your application is being processed through our new recruitment system; we really appreciate your understanding and patience. If you have any feedback, please feel free to reach out to us at ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

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