Biosecurity Weeds Officer

Permanent, Part-Time | $70, $81, pro rata) + 12% superannuation | Mortdale

About the Role

Georges River Council is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Biosecurity Weeds Officer to join our dynamic and busy Bushcare team - City Technical Services. The successful candidate will develop, implement, coordinate and review Council's weed control programs, including surveillance, mapping and Biosecurity management issues. This also includes collaboration with residents and businesses bordering on reserves, industrial land, nurseries, shops and rail corridors to minimize the spread of weeds. The position is required to meet all requirements under NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 adhering to functions of local control authority and direction for George's River Council.

What we Offer

• Permanent Part time hours per week, 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OR Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), 6am to 3pm
• Salary from $70, $81,309.63 per annum plus 12% superannuation (pro rata)
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Certificate III Conservation & Land Management, Bush Regeneration, Horticulture (or equivalent)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• ACDC Spray licence or Chemcert
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Successful completion of Legal Training for Weeds Officers – Stage 3 (or willingness to undertake post recruitment)
• Demonstrated experience and current knowledge of identification of weeds, weed control strategies and integrated weed management techniques
• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders utilising excellent communication and written skills
• An understanding of the requirements of the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW.)
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Capacity to plan, prioritise and organise programs and work schedules
• Computer skills, especially in regard to mobile applications, field-based Mapping (Sydney Weed APP) or similar and generation of reports
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Fiona O'Brien, Team Leader Bushcareon

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.