Advert ID: 20024133
Title:
Biosecurity Officer - Threatened Species
Advertiser:
Local Land Services
Location:
Bega or Moruya, NSW
Salary etc:
Field Operations Grade 4 starting at $79,032 + super & leave
Ref:
507424
- Field Operations Grade 4 starting at $79,032 + super & leave.
- Location: Bega or Moruya
- Temporary opportunity to 30.6.2026 .
About Us
Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including natural resource management agriculture, biosecurity, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR).
We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input .
About the Role
As a Biosecurity Officer, you'll be working within the Saving Native Species Program which aims to enhance and protect threatened ecological communities and threatened species in the South East Ranges. The position will contribute to the delivery of this program and advisory services. Your work will help manage pest animals and plants and protect Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs).
What You'll Do
- Work with private and public landholder to control pest plant and animals effecting threatened ecological communities and species. .
- Impactful programs and advisory pest management services that deliver services under the Saving Native Species Program.
- Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to deliver pest management programs in the South East Ranges.
- Support field surveillance, investigations, and post-response recovery initiatives.
- Stay informed on legislative requirements and policies for pest animal management.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping to meet reporting standards and support decision-making. .
Your Challenges
This role requires effective communication with a range of stakeholders and balancing diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to adapt and think on your feet will be critical to success.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to help protect and enhance our environment. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a real impact while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic and rewarding field.
Are you ready to take on this rewarding challenge? Join us in shaping a secure and sustainable future for our region.
How about a few little extras? This is an amazing opportunity to secure a role with the NSW Government. We are offering a generous salary and development/ progression opportunities. You may also be entitled to additional recreation leave, annual leave loading and other benefits dependent on location. We can also offer special rates at the local gym, salary packaging options (pay less tax!) and a comfortable country lifestyle.
Want Flexible Working Arrangements? We have you covered - we are one of the NSW Government's first accredited Family Friendly Workplaces and we are committed to improving work life wellbeing, inclusion and equity outcomes for families. Though this is a front-line position, we can offer a late start or early finish arrangement, chat with us and we can help you achieve the delicate balance needed to thrive and not just survive.
Additional Information:
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
Date published:
28-Nov-2024
Closing date:
11-Dec-2024
