Bio Security Officer Gundagai Pd

2 weeks ago

Cootamundra, Australia Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Full time

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POSITION NUMBER DATE ADOPTED:

APPROVED BY:

LAST REVIEWED:
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9033 Aug 2017 DGM - M. Stubbs Nov 2023

**Position Description

A. POSITION PROFILE

Position:

Bio Security Officer

Position Occupant:

  • Vacant _

Position Evaluation:

  • Award: Band 2 Level 2 _
Salary System Grade: 9_

Department:

  • Operations _

Section/Group:

  • Regional Services _

Conditions of Employment:

  • Australian Citizen or Right to Work in Australia _
  • Local Government (State) Award 2020 _
  • Permanent Fulltime_

Location:

Cootamundra Gundagai

Direct Supervisor:

  • Coordinator Regional Services _

Additional Benefits:

  • 38hr week _
  • Nine Day Fortnight _

Number of Staff Supervised by this position:

  • Nil _
  • Occasional liaison with Contractors_

B. STATEMENT OF FUNCTION
Develops and implements priority weed control programmes including co-ordinated inspection and control,
liaison with landowners and affiliations with regional weeds groups and reporting weed data to NSW DPI.

C. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures Council's compliance with the Bio-security Act 2015, by conducting regular inspection control
of all Council lands, and assisting in the development implementation of management strategies.

  • Ensure public compliance with the Bio-security Act 2015, by conducting regular inspections of all
public land and assisting in the inspection of private rural properties.

  • Ensure private landholders within the Shire are made aware of their obligations to control or remove
priority weeds through assisting with ongoing consultation and education.

  • Ensure timely and effective delivery of weed control programs.
control chemicals.

  • Interpret the regulatory framework and issue biosecurity undertakings or directions if required
throughout the Local Government Area

  • Identify new and emerging invasive weeds within LGA.
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**D. DUTIES

Bio Security Act 2015 Compliance

  • Routinely inspect and monitor Council, private and business property and crown land for the
identification and monitoring and reporting of priority weeds in compliance with the Bio-Security Act of
2015.

  • Attend relevant meetings, information gathering and training sessions. Capture and effectively share
learnings and any relevant information with key members of the team.

  • Liaise with the Riverina Local Land Services Weeds Committee (RLLSWC) and other relevant priority
weeds management organizations, as Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council's representative.

  • Advise Management, in accordance with the Bio-security Act of 2015, of any weed control notice or
weed control action plans served to property owners/managers. Take enforcement action if necessary.

  • Map priority weed locations and provide regular reports to NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Weeds Management

  • Provide advice to Council and other land holders on weed control methods e.g. chemical, biological etc
  • Conduct spraying programs and physical and biological weed control.
  • Liaise with other Council staff and conduct seasonal roadside spraying on major rural roads including
contract spraying as directed.

supplier/manufacturers specifications and follow Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Safety
Data Sheets (SDS).

applicable software systems.

Public Education

  • Provide assistance and advice to internal and external committee's/groups to facilitate and promote
their environmental improvement and land care works and distribute information to the public as
required concerning priority weeds threats

  • Promote public awareness of priority weeds and related programs.
  • Attend Field days as per NSW Weed Action Plan requirements

General Duties

  • Contribute to monthly activity and inspection reports.
  • Respond to Customer Action and Service Requests (CARS) regarding enquiries and complaints pertaining
to weed management.

  • Adhere to all Council's policies and procedures, corporate record keeping requirements as relevant to
this position.

  • Maintain Council vehicles and equipment to expected standards.
  • Arrange for the purchase, delivery and correct storage of chemicals used.
  • Carry out any other duties that are within the limits of the employees' skill, competence and training.
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E. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Demonstrated, minimum 2years experience in the same or similar role.
  • Current Chemical Application AQF3 Certificate (eg ChemCert, SmartTrain etc) and demonstrated ability
  • Current drivers licence Class C (car) and proficiency in 4WD operation over varied terrain.
  • Sound knowledge of the Bio Security Act 2015.
  • Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, and sound communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to capture, input and maintain records utilising available (tablet) technology.
and experience with GPS location/ mapping programmes.

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute

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