Liverpool City Council (LCC) has a new and exciting role in pest management and is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person to work with Council’s Environmental Operations Team in management and delivery of Council’s Integrated Pest Management Strategy and Policy.

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for the implementation of Council’s strategy and plans in the control of pest species and perceived pest. This position will involve stakeholder and community engagement in relation to the public concerns and education. It will implement projects for the control or management of fauna and flora pest species.

About you

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential areas:

• Degree qualifications in Environmental Management, Science or similar, and/or relevant industry experience.
• Biosecurity training as authorised officer.
• Valid Class C drivers licence
• General construction induction training (White card).
• Comprehensive experience in pest species management, including understanding of emerging concerns in relation to pest species management.
• Experience in preparation of reports, policies, contracts, budgets, tenders and grant applications.
• Knowledge of work health and safety practices, the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice and multi-cultural diversity

Benefit of working with LCC?

We will offer the successful applicant:

• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior staff members that are invested in your personal and professional success.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Competitive salary.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including health and wellbeing leave, fitness passport and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.