Biosecurity (Weeds) Officer

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

The role:

The Biosecurity (Weeds) Officer is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of effective priority species control programs and management. Core activities of the Officer include undertaking inspections, education & advocacy programs in collaboration with the State government & landowners and delivering timely and accurate reporting on outbreaks of invasive species within the region, such that Council meets its obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

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What’s on Offer 

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions
• Culture – Positive and inclusive work environment
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
• Weekly Salary: Grade 5, $1269.77 (excludes Super)

About you:

• Experience in a similar role including experience in priority and nuisance weed identification
• Certificate in Weed Management (DPI Endorsement) or equivalent
• EM Training Biosecurity emergencies (DPI Endorsement)
• Drivers Licence 
• ChemCert AQF4 Chemical Accreditation Risk Management 
• NSW General Construction Induction card 
• Biosecurity Act Authorised Officer Training (or ability to undertake)

Keen To Learn More?

• Visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au to learn more about Orange City Council
• For any enquiries, reach out to the Coordinator Natural Resources and Biosecurity, Andrew Cole on 6393 8025.
• Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role
• Applications Close: Sunday 20th October 2024

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.