Biosecurity Spray Operator

Hourly Rate: $33.58 - $37.75
- Casual Opportunity
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance

**About Shoalhaven Council**

Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**About the role**

This is a
**casual** position, based at
**Bomaderry**, working at various council sites.

**Duties**

Reporting directly to the Biosecurity Coordinator, the focus of this position is to undertake:

- Weed spraying at Council controlled sites for scheduled weed control, vegetation management and insect control in accordance with industry standards. May undertake property inspections on public property for the purpose of identifying and regulating weeds scheduled in accordance with the Biosecurity Act 2015.
- Weed spraying on other areas as directed.
- Recording and mapping of areas sprayed as per the Pesticides Act.
- Reporting on the presence of scheduled weeds as required.

**Skills & Experience**

In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Current AQF3 chemical user training
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
- Current National WHS Construction Card (WorkCover)
- Demonstrated effective time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance competing workloads and deliver within deadlines.
- Ability to identify scheduled weeds growing in the Shoalhaven
- Experience in operating plant items and 4 wheel drive vehicles
- Proof of right to work in Australia

**Benefits**

We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
- In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?

**Contact**: Scott Galbraith
**-** Biosecurity Coordinator (02) 4429 3822

**Applications Close**: Friday, 3rd March 2023 (at Midnight)