Senior Biosecurity Officer

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move for 2024?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

Are you an expert in weed identification and invasive species management? Do you have a strong understanding of the Biosecurity Act 2015 and a passion for protecting our environment? If so, we want you on our team!

As a Senior Biosecurity Officer you will lead biosecurity inspections on public and private land across the MidCoast, and ensure that projects are followed up to ensure sustainable outcomes are achieved.  You will engage with landholders and businesses, providing education and building capacity to promote biosecurity best practices across the community.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills and will have the demonstrated ability to establish cooperative relationships with landholders and other stakeholders. Additionally, they will demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring others within the biosecurity team to foster a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake activities in identification, inspection, monitoring and control of priority biosecurity species on public and private land.
• Ensure compliance with the Biosecurity Act 2015, including taking legal action and issuing notices during situations of non-compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders to build awareness of biosecurity and weed management matters.
• Provide education and support to landholders and businesses to strengthen their biosecurity practices.
• Conduct fieldwork related to weed management projects.
• Maintain records of works completed, write investigation reports, and contribute to strategies, grant funding applications, and programs relating to biosecurity.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in weed identification and invasive species management.
• A strong understanding of the Biosecurity Act 2015.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Confidence in enforcing biosecurity regulations when required.
• A passion for educating and building capacity within the community.
• The ability to balance fieldwork with administrative duties.

We offer a dynamic work environment where your expertise will have a direct impact on preserving our natural resources. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to biosecurity excellence and community engagement.

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Salary range $83,460 - $97,023 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience.)  

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You will also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Gerard Tuckerman, Manager Natural Systems who is the hiring manager for this role. Gerard can be reached on (02) 7955 7268 or at gerard.tuckerman@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
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• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.