AddressThe position based in Muswellbrook NSW, requires an experienced Biosecurity Officer with excellent communication skills. The position’s main duties involving assisting the General Manager in the day-to-day management of the County Council, the inspection of private and council lands for high priority invasive plants, the preparation of records of inspection and the identification and treatment of various invasive plants. The positions also require involvement in public awareness activities such as field days.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Current Australian (Class C) Driver’s Licence.
- Above average written and oral communication skills.
- AQF3 or equivalent experience in the use of agricultural herbicides
- Experience with Microsoft Applications or similar and capable of being trained to utilise GPS/MapInfo and other computer-based technology.
- Certificate IV in Local Government Investigations and/or completion of training in application of NSW Biosecurity Act 2015.
- Minimum Certificate IV in Conservation & Land Management (Weed Control) or extensive experience in weed identification and control of Invasive, Environmental and Turf weeds.
- Experience in formulating policies and procedures.
- Experience in grant applications and acquittals
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to carry out assigned duties without direct supervision.
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to plan activities without direct supervision.
- A demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with other employees.
- An awareness of appropriate related legislation, i.e. Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Local Government Act 1993.
- A demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunities and Environmental Protection requirements as it relates to this position.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Agricultural and other land use activities in the Upper Hunter region.
Desirable
- Current Senior First Aid
- Certificate IV in Chemical Safety Course (AQF4)
- Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management (Weed Control)
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations
- Current Traffic Control Worksite Planning qualifications
