Natural Resources (Biosecurity) Officer

at  Camden Council

SALARY: $1,704.12 - 1,952.34 pw + Super + Leaseback Vehicle
Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week
• Flexibility through flex leave provisions and work from home arrangements
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
• Ample free parking
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Natural Resource Officer with a strong focus on biosecurity to become a part of our multi-disciplinary team. You will bring with you an abundance of experience, and an eagerness to be part of a collaborative team focused on the protection and enhancement of the environment.
This exciting position will see the successful applicant develop and implement programs to satisfy Council’s responsibilities as a Local Control Authority under the Biosecurity Act 2015, including facilitating the NSW Weeds Action Program. You will also contribute specialist advice to Council, external agencies and the community focusing on priority weeds and pest management.

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent experience in Conservation and Land Management or Natural Resource Management
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the legislative framework for natural resources, priority weeds and pest management including the Biosecurity Act 2015 and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
• Experience in the identification, management and control of priority weeds and other pests in both urban and rural environments
• Demonstrated experience in preparing work specifications, service agreements and contractor management
• A strong customer service focus and ability to interact and consult with staff, contractors, volunteers and members of the community

To meet Council’s WHS requirements and in accordance with Council’s Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate, will be based on operational needs.
Further Information: Carmel Hamilton, Team Leader Sustainability on 4645 5095
Closing Date for above position: 12/08/2024

Please refer the Job description for details