Pest Management Officer

**Job Number**:
498702

**Division**:
Community & Environment

**Employment Status**:
Permanent

**Categories**:
Environment

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $69,557 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 9, Schedule 4 of the MBRC EBA4 Certified Agreement
- 9 day fortnight
- 76 hour fortnight
- Location: Caboolture/field work within the region

**About our opportunity**

We are looking for a Pest Management Officer - Plants to join our Environmental Services team at Caboolture

As a Pest Management Officer, you will have specialist knowledge of restricted plants and environmental weeds commonly found across the region and know exactly how to manage them effectively.

You will be highly mobile around the Local Government Area, monitoring sites for restricted weed populations. In addition, you'll be responsible for undertaking control treatments and managing a network of contractors to undertake required work/treatments in accordance with Council's high standards. Our standards also extend to providing excellence in customer service, which is required for dealing with members of the public.

Safety is one of Council's highest priorities, so you'll also need to be able to undertake comprehensive risk assessments and site inductions to ensure that everyone is working in a safe manner. A moderate level of fitness will be required, as you will need to periodically undertake treatments of minor pest plant infestations.

**About You**

You will be a specialist that can identify restricted terrestrial and aquatic plants as well as recommend, undertake, and manage effective control techniques/treatments. Ideally, you will have adequate knowledge of registered herbicides, a high attention to detail, and experience in assessing and managing risks in the operating environment.

To undertake pest inspections within our region, is it essential you can demonstrate your experience or ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of the legislative requirements under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

You will be an effective communicator who holds significant interpersonal and communications skills, enabling you to converse with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also enjoy working as part of a team, be comfortable working remotely across our vast region including around waterbodies, and most importantly, prioritise safety and integrity whilst undertaking duties and managing contractors within our region.

In addition, it will be desirable to hold the following:

- Tertiary qualification in Conservation Land Management or Environmental Management (or ability to acquire)
- Current Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control (ACDC) licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)

**Environmental Services Department**

This role sits within our Environmental Services department that supports Council and the community to create a healthy, protected and integrated natural environment which people value, engage with and enjoy. This is achieved through the delivery of environmental programs and projects targeted at conservation of the natural environment and protection and enhancement of environmental values.

The department has three management areas - Environment and Conservation; Pest Management and Environmental Centres and Projects, supported by a Business Support unit.

**Position Description**

Please refer to the Pest Management Officer - Position Description for further information.

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you're a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation paym