Bio Security Officer – COOTAMUNDRA (Full time)

Applications are invited from interested persons for the above full-time position of Bio Security Officer to be based at our Cootamundra Office.

This position is to develop and implement priority weed control programmes including co-ordinated inspection and control, liaison with landowners and affiliations with regional weeds groups and reporting weed data to NSW DPI.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Ensures Council’s compliance with the Bio-security Act 2015, by conducting regular inspection control of all Council lands, and assisting in the development implementation of management
2. Ensure public compliance with the Bio-security Act 2015, by conducting regular inspections of all public land and assisting in the inspection of private rural properties.
3. Ensure private landholders within the Shire are made aware of their obligations to control or remove priority weeds through assisting with ongoing consultation and education.
4. Ensure timely and effective delivery of weed control programs.
5. Ensure use of appropriate application safety and health requirements during the application of weed control chemicals.
6. Interpret the regulatory framework and issue biosecurity undertakings or directions if required throughout the Local Government Area.
7. Identify new and emerging invasive weeds within LGA.

Benefits:

• Salary range of $1,265.31 to $1,480.75 gross per week.
• 12% superannuation.
• 9 day fortnight working arrangement.

Further information and a Position Description is available by contacting Human Resources on 1300 459 689 or Council’s website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au.

NOTE: Applicants must adequately address the essential criteria contained in the Position Description and include an up-to-date resume and copies of relevant licences and qualifications. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered. 

Bio Security Officer PD – Coota

Essential & Desirable Criteria – Bio Security Officer CTA