LET YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS SHINE AS A SUPERVISOR IN OUR CONSERVATION & PEST MANAGEMENT TEAM

About the position

The Supervisor Conservation & Pest Management position will be responsible for the delivery of day-to-day services associated with Pest Management consistent with Council’s Pest Management Plan.

This position will work under general direction.

• The salary range for this position is $70,069.71 - $75,434.70 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Temporary Full time position until 30 January 2026.
• The position is based in Goombungee, with the opportunity to negotiate working from Charlton.
• Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.
2. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative in the application of established work procedures.
3. Demonstrated leadership skills in a range of work activities in a specialised area and/or the undertaking of a number of minor works within a total works program.
4. The ability to supervise staff and to ensure all work is performed to meet safety legislative requirements and responsibilities of Council. This includes complying with all workplace instructions and procedures, using protective equipment provided and not placing any peoples’ safety at risk by your actions.
5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment by developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
6. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
7. Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate activities within a number of minor works.
8. Sound knowledge of operational methods of the work area.
9. Working knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the work area.
10. The ability to apply computing concepts.
11. Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.