AddressAre you an accomplished leader ready for a change or an experienced technician ready for the next step in your career? This may be the role for you! Join us in making a positive impact to our city every day!
About the team
As our next Operations Officer Invasive Plants, you will lead and mentor a team of 10 specialised Pest Management Technicians who are dedicated to protecting our city by conducting treatment and surveillance of targeted Invasive Plants on City managed land.
About the role
In your new role, you will be developing and executing various invasive plant management programs, focusing on species identified in the City of Gold Coast Biosecurity Management Plan.
You will have the opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to our dedicated team of Pest Management Technicians, while building strong relationships with our valued partners and stakeholders. Your days will involve maintaining accurate data records, prioritising work plans, and ensuring safety within the Invasive Plants team.
For more information on the key deliverables, view the position brief on our website.
We’re looking for people who have:
- A strong commitment to mentoring and fostering the growth of others
- Are committed to building and maintaining an excellent team culture
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Experience in a similar role is highly desirable but we are also open to technicians ready for a leadership role
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!
- 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
- A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
- 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.
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 need 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.
Applications close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
