Bio Security Officer Gundagai Pd

**_POSITION NUMBER DATE ADOPTED: APPROVED BY: LAST REVIEWED: _**
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 Full-time_

**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**

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Ensure timely and effective delivery of weed control programs.

control chemicals.
6. Interpret the regulatory framework and issue biosecurity undertakings or directions if required

throughout the Local Government Area
7. Identify new and emerging invasive weeds within LGA.

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**D. DUTIES
**Bio Security Act 2015 Compliance**
1. 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.

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

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

4. 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.

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

**Weeds Management**
6. Provide advice to Council and other land holders on weed control methods e.g. chemical, biological etc
7. Conduct spraying programs and physical and biological weed control.
8. 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**
12. 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

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

**General Duties**
15. Contribute to monthly activity and inspection reports.

16. Respond to Customer Action and Service Requests (CARS) regarding enquiries and complaints pertaining
to weed management.

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

18. Maintain Council vehicles and equipment to expected standards.

19. Arrange for the purchase, delivery and correct storage of chemicals used.

20. Carry out any other duties that are within the limits of the employees’ skill, competence and training.

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**E. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**

1. Demonstrated, minimum 2years experience in the same or similar role.
2. Current Chemical Application AQF3 Certificate (eg ChemCert, SmartTrain etc) and demonstrated ability

3. Current drivers licence Class C (car) and proficiency in 4WD operation over varied terrain.
4. Sound knowledge of the Bio Security Act 2015.
5. Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, and sound communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to capture, input and maintain records utilising available (tablet) technology.

and experience with GPS location/ mapping programmes.
8. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute