Technical Officer Environmental Restoration Biosecurity

The Townsville City Council is hiring a Technical Officer for Environmental Restoration Biosecurity. This permanent full-time role requires a degree in relevant fields and involves implementing natural resource management strategies, managing biosecurity projects, and preparing reports. The position is based in Townsville, Australia, with a salary range of $87,024 - $90,825 per annum. Candidates must have specific licenses and knowledge in biosecurity and environmental management.
• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• Degree qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rural Science, Applied Science, Agriculture or equivalent experience
• LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

This role will support the implementation of natural resource management strategies, policies, plans and programs including responsibilities devolved to Local Government under the Biosecurity Act.

This will include preparing, submitting and acquitting funding applications and delivering on assigned Biosecurity related projects applying sound project management methodologies. You will also undertake the required research and analysis and prepare articulate audience centric reports, briefing notes, memos, business cases, presentations and other documents relating to biosecurity activities.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

Mandatory
• Degree qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rural Science, Applied Science, Agriculture or equivalent experience.
• Current Manual “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD).
• Current 'Blue Card' to work with children, as regulated by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000, or ability to gain.
• Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Act License
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in biosecurity strategy and plan implementation, including providing expert advice on biosecurity management issues.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the Biosecurity Act, Vegetation Management Act and associated plans, strategies, policies, local laws and procedures.

Desirable
• Ability to prepare written reports including project evaluations, funding submissions and management plans.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the identification of pest plants and pest animals, control techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in implementing community-based approaches to Natural resource management.
• Vertebrate Pesticide License.
• Pest Management Technician License.
• Marine License.
• Authorised Officer Accreditation, or ability to obtain.
• First Aid Certificate.

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 6 March 2025

What We Offer
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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Attachments
• N01522 N01523_Technical Officer Environmental Restoration Biosecurity_Updated_23Jan25_PD.pdf