Biosecurity Officer

2 weeks ago


Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Tamworth Regional Council Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
THE OPPORTUNITY
  • Utilise your skills and experience in weeds control and management..
  • Build strong relationships with the community and local stakeholders.
  • Work with a team of committed professionals..
COULD THIS BE YOU?
  • Providing an effective Biosecurity Weed Control service that ensures compliance with relevant acts, regulations and industry standards and provides a customer focussed extension service.
  • Supporting the Specialist, Biosecurity Weeds Officer through provision of a high level of Biosecurity weed control service to customers both internal and external,.
  • Liaising with landowners and key stakeholders in the delivery of Biosecurity Weeds Officer functions with a strong focus on preventing, eliminating or mitigating weed biosecurity risk.
  • Conducting inspections in support of biosecurity weeds identification providing advice and assisting landowners in the identification, control and elimination of weeds.
  • Assisting Council in meeting its responsibilities relating to Weed Biosecurity in accordance with legislation and agreed levels of services, including carrying out inspections, control works and enforcement action, in an operationally efficient manner.
  • Carrying out the functions of a Biosecurity Authorised Officer under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED
  • Certificate III in Conservation & Land Management (specialising in weeds) or similar OR significant relevant experience..
  • AQF3 ChemCert Certificate.
  • Drivers Licence.
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