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 experienced 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. You will undertake pest plant and animal control measures in accordance with relevant legislative requirements while ensuring compliance and enforcement with other relevant legislation and council's local laws and policies. You will also review and implement reports and plans directly related to all aspects of Rural land roles.
At request, you will provide support to the Ranger services team as organisational needs may require.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by: Assisting 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.Understanding, interpreting, administering and complying 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).Producing high standard reports, correspondence and advice to internal and external clients relevant to disciplines within the unit. Where opportunities arise, preparing applications related to available grant funding for pest management and other related funding opportunities.Monitoring and maintaining all stock route related matters in the region in accordance with legislative requirements and managing miners common in accordance with Fossicking Regulation 2009 related to cattle agistment.Tending to all aspects of pest plant and animal management within the region related to the role, establishing and maintaining a pest mapping tool. Liaising 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:
A 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.Willingness to undertake training for permits/approvals for ACDC unrestricted licence, 1080 operators' licence, Firearms licence & First Aid.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 to 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.
Benefits Include: A generous superannuation scheme.5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.Fortnightly or Monthly RDOs.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. Please download and review the position description.
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 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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