Biosecurity Weeds Officer (Casual)

Are you a Biosecurity Weeds Officer looking for your next challenge while balancing lifestyle? Join our Waste and Environment team in an award-winning local government organisation.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Biosecurity Weeds Officer to join Council’s Waste and Environment team. As part of this team, you will you will be reliable, adaptable and safety-focused, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work confidently both independently and alongside others.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an ever-changing dynamic team within the Mid-Western Regional Council.

This role is a Casual position, based on site in Mudgee, primarily supporting Council’s roadside spraying program and associated biosecurity weed control activities across the region.

The salary range being offered for this casual position is $42.74 - $48.11 gross per hour plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Key Accountabilities

• To provide technically sound advice to Council staff, rate payers and occupiers of land on issues relating to Biosecurity matters and appropriate controls.
• To ensure Council ratepayers and occupiers of land within the region are legally compliant with respect to legislative requirements of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
• To deliver effective weed control via inspection and spraying in accordance with the Biosecurity regulation. 
• To inspect, identify, map, monitor and control Biosecurity matter in the council area in accordance with council policy and procedure. 
• To carry out environmental control inspections and management duties on Council owned and managed properties as required. 
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.

About Mudgee:

The Mudgee Region is blessed with outstanding tourist delights, investment opportunities and lifestyle attractions, all just 3.5 hours from Sydney. Add to this breathtaking natural beauty, fine wine, locally grown produce and a real community with heart and soul; it’s a perfect lifestyle envied by others. What’s more, Mudgee has been named the top NSW tourism town – two years running!

What is next -

Applications close on Thursday 10 September at 11:59pm. 

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

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Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.

Further information can be obtained from:

HR Officers (02) •••• •054

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