Work Type: Maximum Term - 12 months Location: Emerald Department: Communities Remuneration : Stream A, Level 3: $75,333.96 - $86,576.99 per annum + Superannuation Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an experience Rural Land Officer to join us on a 12-month term to assist with leave backfill.
In this role you will be responsible for matters related to stock routes within the Council region in accordance with Stock Route Management Act 2002.
Undertaking pest plant and animal control measures in accordance with relevant legislative requirements whilst ensuring compliance and enforcement with other relevant legislation and council's local laws and policies.
Review and Implementation of reports and plans directly related to all aspect of Rural land roles.
At request provide support to the Ranger services team as organisational needs may require.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by: As part of the rural services team, assist the Coordinator Ranger Services with the successful delivery of the full range of rural responsibilities in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures (including complying with council's customer service charter), while maintaining a strong customer focus.
Understand, interpret, administer and comply with relevant legislation and council policies applicable to the functions within a local government Ranger and Rural services unit (plant & animal pest and stock route management) Produce high standard reports, correspondence and advice to internal and external clients relevant to disciplines within the unit.
Where opportunities arise prepare applications related to available grant funding for pest management and other related funding opportunities.
Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of all stock route related matters in the region in accordance with legislative requirements.
Monitor and manage miners common in accordance with Fossicking Regulation 2009 related to cattle agistment.
Tend to all aspects of pest plant and animal management within region related to the role, establish, and maintain pest mapping tool.
Liaise with Infrastructure and Utilities, Parks and Gardens teams in relation to weed spraying to ensure collaboration.
This pest management may include the management of Road Maintenance & Performance Contract (RMPC) funded spraying throughout the region To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess: Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
Relevant qualifications related to the position responsibilities or willingness to undertake training to become competent in relevant disciplines required within the Rural Services role.
Willing to undertake training for permits/approvals for; ACDC unrestricted licence, 1080 operators' licence, Firearms licence & First Aid.
Possess comprehensive skills in the operation of Microsoft Office applications Previous experience in a similar capacity; or similar role, including pest animal control, pest plant control, behaviour and safe handling management of livestock, First Aid, firearms handling and safety, investigating breaches, issuing fines & court appearances.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all.
We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include: A generous superannuation scheme 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Fortnightly or Monthly RDO's Annual uniform allocation Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options Wages paid fortnightly Employee Assistance Program To apply for this position: As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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To be considered for this position, please include the following documents: A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include: Right to Work in Australia Criminal History Check Medical Assessment Reference and qualification checks For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 13th January 2025 at 12noon.
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