| ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |

• Demonstrated experience in invasive plant and animal control, vector control and in the field of Natural Resource Management and/or demonstrated practical experience in plant and animal ecology, their impacts and associated control techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance, stock routes and grazing permits and leases.
• Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication and consultation skills including the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation such as, but not limited to, the Land Act 1994, Environmental Protection Act 1994, Biosecurity Act 2014 and Stock Route Management Act 2002.
• Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications and mapping applications.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and work alone (at times in remote areas) safely and efficiently.
• Effective time management and ability to determine work priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to competently operate a variety of plant and equipment associated with the control of invasive plants and animals.
• Ability to work effectively under general supervision either individually or as part of a team.

| ESSENTIAL EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS |

• Possession of Degree or Diploma in the field of Natural Resource Management or plant and animal biology or similar, or significant demonstrated experience with land protection/invasive plant and animal matters.
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control licence (ACDC) or willingness to obtain.
• Approval for use of Fluoroacetic acid (and its sodium salt) or willingness to obtain.
• Possession and maintenance of Fire Management Level 1 accreditation or willingness to obtain.

Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under general direction, this position monitors and maintains various rural functions including management of invasive plants and animals, and stock route networks. In addition, Council provides a rural based advisory service on matters pertaining to rural land management.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: Level 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $84,359 - $88,752 per annum