Biosecurity Team Member

Biosecurity Team Member

Natural Environment

Permanent Full Time

Operations Level 4 $69,746 plus $2,419 annualised allowance

Maryborough

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a Biosecurity Team Member to join our high performing Biosecurity team. You’ll play a critical role in implementing Council’s biosecurity related plans and complying with relevant legislation.

What your day will look like:

• Assisting with the implementation of our Biosecurity Plan


• Undertaking programmed chemical controls of declared pest species per our Annual Action Plan


• Assisting with baiting, trapping and biocontrol activities


• Assisting with public awareness programs


• Identifying plant pest species for control and providing data to Biosecurity Supervisor


• Inputting control data and maintaining accurate records

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

Experience in a similar role along with the ability to identify pest plant and animal species will be highly regarded but not essential. Competent using electronic mapping and other tools, you’ll be comfortable following a weekly list of programmed works and working as part of a dedicated team. Experience in public contact and customer service would benefit you in this role.

You’ll have:

• Current QLD Firearms Licence (or ability to obtain)


• Commercial Operations (ACDC) Licence


• Current QLD Boat Licence

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.? Mate to Manager?

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.  Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements


• Up to 12% employer super contribution


• 17.5% leave loading


• Study assistance program


• Novated leasing


• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program


• Paid maternity and paternity leave


• Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 5th June

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Andrew Hatch, Senior Biosecurity Supervisor, on [email protected]