Weeds Compliance Officer

To control priority and environmental weeds on Council managed land as directed by the
Weeds Compliance Team Leader.

To inspect private land and land managed by other government agencies and enforce
State legislation under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015.

To assist in the development and implement of operational programs, for the management
of priority and environmental weeds in accordance with Council policies and strategies.

**RELATIONSHIPS
**Reports to**:Weeds Compliance Team Leader***

**Staff Responsibility**:
**Key Internal Relationships**:
**Key External Relationships:
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Implement the priority & environmental weed control programs for public lands on a

sub-catchment basis and in co-ordination with other programs within the Blue
Mountains LGA.

2. Maintain relevant records and associated documentation relating to the priority &
environmental weeds control program for public land.

3. Maintain relevant records and associated documentation relating to the inspection of
all private lands

4. Report on progress in relation to Grant Funding, Terrestrial Weed Survey, Aquatic

Weed Survey, Megalong Valley Inspection Program and areas of responsibility.
5. Operate and maintain specific plant and equipment for the purpose of herbicide

6. Developing weed management strategies for private properties and other land

managers

7. Provide advice to landowners/managers on their responsibilities under the NSW
Biosecurity Act 2015 and sustainable management options

8. Educating the community and Council staff on all aspects of priority weed

identification and management

9. Assist in the development of programs for control of priority weeds on council
managed lands

10. Assist in the development of programs for inspection of private lands and lands

managed by other public authorities

11. Assist in the development of policies and procedures in relation to priority weeds for
the City

12. Liaise with external contractors with regards to weed control and grant funded projects

13. Maintain chemical storage and manifest, conduct quarterly stocktakes of all chemicals

within the storage facility

14. Liaise with other public authority staff in relation to weed control on specific sites
(Sydney Water ,RMS etc)

15. Train and supervise new staff

16. Attend meetings as required ie; Toolbox, Depot meetings, Team meetings, Weed

Management meetings, etc.

17. Write contract specifications and supervise contract implementation for external works
and externally funded projects

**Workplace Health & Safety**

Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.

You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition you are required
at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.

**Compliance & Risk**

You are responsible for ensuring that you conduct your risk management responsibilities
as described in council's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy and Procedure (the
ERM Framework) with the goal of ensuring that potential issues are identified and reported
in a timely manner.

In undertaking your work should you identify contaminated land or potentially
contaminated land, including but not limited to Asbestos contamination you are required
to notify your supervisor immediately.**
**COMMUNICATION**

This position communicates specialist regulatory advice in relation to the NSW Biosecurity
Act 2015 and other relevant legislation

The position liaises with community groups, local residents, Council staff, other
government agencies and Weed Control Contractors advising on priority and
environmental weed issues and other environmental matters.

The position requires the ability to collect and electronically record information such as
weed mapping using Council’s information services.

The position requires the skill to train new staff

To provide technical advice to members of the public, residents, contractors and clients.

**JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING**

1. Prepare external contracts and supervise ext