Reference Number: 1599 Closing Date: 25-04-2024 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Regional About the Role Based at any of our major regional centres around the Western Downs (Dalby/Chinchilla/Miles/Tara or Wandoan), you will deliver effective rural services to the community, including plant and animal pest control management, the maintenance of stock routes and the control of wandering stock. Reporting to the Rural Services Supervisor, you will: maintain an effective system of Stock Routes throughout the region and arrange maintenance when required; respond to straying stock and taking necessary action; conduct coordinated Wild Dog Baiting Programs; conduct inspections for pests and noxious weeds throughout the region; and maintain a high level of liaison with landholders and the community, providing advice in relation to animal and noxious weeds. About you The successful applicant will be a practical and solutions-focused individual with the following: well-developed oral and written communication skills to facilitate effective communication and education of stakeholders and landholders; a certification to use Fluoroacetic acid (1080) for baiting purposes (or willingness to obtain); a licence in Agricultural Chemical Distribution and Control, and a licence to use firearms in Queensland (or willingness to obtain); a Power of Entry certificate (or willingness to obtain); and a current 'C' class Queensland Drivers Licence. Where a candidate does not possess all of the requirements, the applicant needs to be able to demonstrate equivalent related experience and be willing to complete relevant certificates within an agreed timeframe. What we offer: Access to Corporate Health Plan Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling Health & Wellbeing program Salary Packaging available - Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity Locality allowance Job security in a local government position Living & Working in the Western Downs If you are looking for a diverse role where you work both autonomously as well as collaboratively with landholders and stakeholders, this role is for you. TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE. Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 25 April 2025. Additional Information The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice. [ Preview The Position Requirements ] [ Position Description ] Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.
