Weeds Compliance Officer

4 days ago


Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia Blue Mountains City Council Full time $77,600 - $87,700 per year

*This is a temporary, 12 month maternity replacement position.

The Weeds Compliance Officer will work as part of a dedicated team to improve the environmental condition of the City of Blue Mountains by participating in strategic weed control planning and conducting regulatory inspections of private land and land managed by other government agencies to enforce the provisions of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015. Provide education and advice to land holders on effective and sustainable weed management practices. Assist in the development and implementation of operational programs, including weed control on Council owned land, for the management of priority and environmental weeds in accordance with Council policies and strategies.

The successful candidate will have a TAFE Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management Agriculture, Bush Regeneration or Horticulture discipline, current Chemcert or SmartTrain chemical user accreditation AQF 3 or 4 and a current Class C drivers licence. Knowledge of the identification and control of priority and environmental weeds of the Blue Mountains region. The Weeds Compliance Officer must have experience in the use of and maintenance of herbicide application equipment, competent computing skills, record keeping, sound communication and negotiation skills and a commitment to excellent customer service standards.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $76,426 gross per annum

+ adverse working conditions of $1,144.00 gross per annum

+ 12% superannuation

+ performance payment 1% - 3.5% annual salary

+ annual award increase

For further information contact: Craig Martin on

Closing date: Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Reference No.: Vacancy No. V25/9816.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION:  It is preferred that you obtain the position description and information on how to apply from our website,   Applications addressing the selection criteria, accompanied by a resume, references and copies of qualifications should be emailed to prior to closing date.  If you are unable to get access to a computer, hardcopy applications may be posted to Staff Applications, Blue Mountains City Council, Locked Bag 1005, KATOOMBA NSW 2780.


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