Nrm Field Officer Team Leader

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 NRM Field Officer Team Leader to manage the invasive weeds team on-ground service delivery and to provide expert environmental advice and service to internal and external stakeholders.

On a typical day our NRM Field Officer Team Leader will:

• Leading the invasive weeds team to deliver on-ground management of weeds within Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area.
• Writing, coordinating, monitoring and reviewing weed control programs for numerous internal Council stakeholders.
• Manage the delivery of weed control programs on behalf of Council to ensure organisational liabilities are reduced, priorities, goals and objectives are met.
• Providing expert advice regarding weed identification and ways in which to control weeds.
• Managing team resources, WHS, work coordination, budgets and performance review of direct report team members.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Cert IV in Conservation Land Management or equivalent.
• Current chemical accreditation AQF3 equivalent or higher.
• Significant experience in the identification and control of invasive weeds and native plants common to NSW.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in both managing and leading a team including workplace health and safety, work coordination and employee performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operations safely in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated ability to budget for, plan, implement, monitor and review a multi-facetted weed control 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 $1,297.40 per week with the opportunity for competency-based salary review at 3 months + Adverse Working Conditions 1 allowance + Tool of Trade Vehicle.

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 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 8111.