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Pest Management Officer
Key Responsibilities
Shall include, but not be limited to:
- Control environmental weeds, Biosecurity Risks (invasive biosecurity matter – plants and animals) under guidelines set down by the relevant acts, regulations and Council’s Pest Management Plan.
- Ensure that safe and efficient work practices are used in accordance with the current Workplace Regulation.
- Ensure maximum utilisation and priority usage is made of Council owned plant.
- Monitor job sites and ensure that all plant equipment is utilised with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness and that safety is always a priority to the operator.
- Determine in conjunction with the Foreman or Supervisor, the organisation of Council’s fleet of machines, individual plant and equipment requirements.
- Liaise with the Workshop Supervisor for the servicing and repair of Fleet Plant.
- Become familiar with all areas within the boundaries of the Mackay Regional Council and implement Council’s Pest Management Plan/Biosecurity Management Plan.
- Conduct promotional activities at public forums and educational talks to Council staff and the public in relation to invasive biosecurity matter .
- Carry out inspections of proposed development assessments for Biosecurity Risks.
For a full list of essential qualifications and experience, please refer the attached position description.
In return for your valued contribution you will be rewarded with;
- Annual base salary range from $67,585 - $74,656
- Up to 18% weekly superannuation contribution (conditions apply)
- Choiec of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options through Salaris
- Lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
- Study and assistance programs for career development
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active social clubs
Applications Close: 26th September 2019
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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