Biosecurity Officer

2 weeks ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time
City of Parramatta have an exciting Permanent full-time opportunity working in the Regulatory Services unit as a Biosecurity Officer.


As the Biosecurity Officer you will proactively enforce the provisions of legislation used by City of Parramatta Council, adopted policies/ codes and regulations in a fair and equitable manner.


On a daily basis you will:

  • Take the lead in creating an effective biosecurity weed inspection regime that will routinely involve inspections of residential properties, nursery and florist businesses within the LGA.
  • Communicate with and educate business owners and residents to assist them with identifying and eliminating biosecurity weed threats.
  • Competently investigate and prepare precise briefs of evidence for submission, consideration, and approval.

About You (Criteria):

Qualifications:

  • Relevant qualifications in either horticulture, bushland regeneration, weed control, natural resource management or other related discipline or equivalent qualification.
  • Current C Class Drivers License
  • NSW boat driver license.
  • Current First Aid Certificate.

What's on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $93,458 to $102,919 plus superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

  • 14 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Significant leave benefits (up to 12 RDO's, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Participation in Council's Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

How to apply
Applications close 9pm,
Sunday, 30th, June 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

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