Pest Control Officer

5 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Pest Control Officer role will often require you to work independently, take the lead in ensuring pest control maintenance schedules are delivered on time and that the relevant quality standards are being met.

This position will work out of the La Trobe depot in Deakin and may involve the supervision of staff undertaking pest control operations.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Extensive practical experience in horticultural/turf maintenance, pest control operations and the operation of equipment used in this work.
- A demonstrated ability to follow supervisor’s directions in the delivery of daily work programs.
- Sound communication skills (oral & written), negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to liaise effectively with management, staff and members of the public.
- Practical experience in reading, understanding and extracting safety, WH&S and chemical use information from chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets and the ability to Mix, Measure and Calibrate chemicals.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the TCCS Values framework, workplace respect, equity and diversity framework, workplace health and safety best practise and industrial democracy principles and practise.

**Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge**
- Trade Certificate III in horticulture/turf management or equivalent is highly desirable.
- AQF-3 Chemical Accreditation is essential
- AQF-4 Chemical Accreditation highly desirable
- Pest Management units 5,6 and 18 or a willingness to obtain is desirable.

**Notes**: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**:

- A supporting statement of no more than four pages outlining experience and/or ability and addressing the requirements of “What you Require” section of the attached Position Description.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Contact details of at least two referees.

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