Are you ready to lead efforts in protecting our natural environment from invasive weed species? We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Biosecurity Weeds Officer to oversee weed management activities and ensure compliance with the Biosecurity Act.
In this key leadership role, you will coordinate the Biosecurity Weeds Team, manage the WAP funding program, and conduct inspections across private, Council-owned, and public lands. You’ll work closely with landowners and stakeholders to identify, control, and prevent weed incursions while responding to community concerns and supporting Council’s environmental objectives.
YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)
- An annual salary between $88,192 – $99,255 dependent upon skills and experience (plus 12% superannuation)
- Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working week
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hour agreement
- Access to 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
- Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
- Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
- Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
- Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
YOUR CAREER
- A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
- Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
- Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
- Continuing Professional Development support for accredited professionals
- Mentoring and coaching programs
- Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
- Access to e-learning platforms
YOUR WELLBEING
- A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
- Free vaccinations and health checks
- A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
- A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
- Staff fitness initiatives
- Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
The contact officer for this position is Cale Daniels, Regulatory Services Coordinator on (02) 4823 4570.
Applications close Monday, 29 September 2025 at 5:00pm.
This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
