Team Leader Weeds
Council is seeking suitable candidates to carry out primary responsibilities of the Invasive Weeds Team Leader
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Location: Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $56,438-63,506 + 9.5% Superannuation
Phone: +61-2-4453-1873
Fax: +61-7-1235-8642
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Detail information about job Team Leader Weeds. Terms and conditions vacancy
Applications Close Sunday 29 July 2018 11:30pm.
About the Role
The primary responsibilities of the Invasive Weeds Team Leader is to manage the invasive weeds team on-ground service delivery and to provide expert environmental advice and service to internal and external stakeholders.
Specifically you will be responsible for:
- Leading the invasive weeds team to deliver on-ground management of weeds within Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area;
- Writing, coordinating, monitoring and reviewing weed control programs for numerous internal Council stakeholders;
- Manage the delivery of weed control programs on behalf of Council to ensure organisational liabilities are reduced, priorities, goals and objectives are met;
- Providing expert advice regarding weed identification and ways in which to control weeds;
- Managing team resources, WHS, work coordination, budgets and performance review of direct report team members
About You
To be successful in this role you shall require:
- A Cert II or equivalent in Conservation Land Management.
- Current chemical accreditation AQF3 equivalent or higher
- Significant experience in the identification and control of invasive weeds and native plants common to NS
- Demonstrated skills and experience in both managing and leading a team including workplace health and safety, work coordination and employee performance management
- Demonstrated ability to manage operations safely in a remote setting
- Demonstrated ability to budget for, plan, implement, monitor and review a multi-facetted weed control program.
Remuneration
This is a full time, permanent role, with remuneration in the range of $56,438 - $63,506 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus 9.5% superannuation for a 38 hour week worked in accordance with Council’s Flexible Working Hours Policy. A motor vehicle arrangement for to and from work access will also be available to the successful candidate.
About Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is located on the mid north coast of NSW in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. We have a strong commitment to organisational excellence and community, through our service provision to some 80,000 residents. With an enviable climate, the Hastings region is a premier tourist destination offering a diverse range of lifestyle options that are great for supporting a healthy work life balance. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council was the 2017 winner of the prestigious A R Bluett Memorial award for most progressive and innovative council in NSW.
Questions
Please contact Blayne West – Acting Natural Resource Manager on (02) 6581 8560.
Applying for the Position
To Apply, please visit our website - portmacquarie.applynow.net.au
Close Date
All applications must be submitted no later than Sunday 29 July 2018 11:30pm.
Note: Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.