If you enjoy diversity in your work and working outdoors, Council's Pest and Rehabilitation Officer position may suit you.

Our Region

Ingham is uniquely positioned just over an hour north of Townsville and approximately three hours south of Cairns and is within the tropical paradise of the Hinchinbrook Shire. With Ingham at its centre, the region is surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, giant waterfalls, the Great Barrier Reef, wild beaches and tropical islands. It’s a place where breathtaking scenery, unique wildlife, world-class fishing experiences, delicious, locally sourced food, inspirational art and 60,000 years of culture are all weaved into one incredible story: The Hinchinbrook Way.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Natural Assets Team, reporting to the Senior Pest and Rehabilitation Officer, you will undertake activities aimed at protecting and enhancing the unique environment that is the Hinchinbrook Shire.

If you are seeking diversity in your work and working outdoors, this role could be for you. On any given day, you could be undertaking a range of tasks such as planting and maintaining native vegetation, removing invasive species, stabilising riverbanks to prevent erosion and data collection in order to restore and preserve the health of buffer zones and coastal waterways in our district. You will possess good communication skills as a key aspect of the role may be engaging with landholders and agency field staff.

This is a fixed term role which presents an ideal opportunity for someone to continue, advance or commence their career in a supportive Local Government work environment, undertaking activities that will benefit the environment and community.

To be successful, you will demonstrate personal attributes that are consistent with Councils values of Integrity, People Focused, Excellence and Sustainability and you will possess the following:

Skills and Qualifications:

• Transferrable experience, or ability to acquire knowledge, in coastal, invasive species or natural resource management, including a working knowledge of relevant interventions and legislation;
• Current Queensland ‘C’ Class license (mandatory);
• Experience in the operation of 4wd vehicles (mandatory);
• Current Queensland Commercial Operators License – Herbicides (Highly desirable or the ability to obtain);
• Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills and confidence to liaise, negotiate with and transfer knowledge to a wide range of people and stakeholders;
• Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office products and other information technologies including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and mapping software;
• Demonstrated ability to participate productively to a team environment and to work autonomously with minimal supervision; and
• A Degree or Certificate in Natural Resource Management (NRM) or a related field (highly regarded but not essential).

Our Counci

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is one of the largest employers in the region with approximately 200 employees working across multiple technical, administrative, operational and senior management roles.  Our team enjoys a fair, equitable and flexible workplace so that our staff can enjoy the many attractions and events that come with living in the Hinchinbrook community. Council offers favourable working conditions including a nine-day fortnight for most roles, generous superannuation and leave entitlements.

What Council Offers:

• 5-hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight - RDOs in accordance with Council policy);
• Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading;
• 15 days paid sick/parental leave per annum;
• Salary Packaging options;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers;
• Annual Flu vaccinations + Skin Checks; and
• Uniforms and PPE supplied.

General Salary Information

Level 2 + District + Construction $70,168 per annum plus superannuation. $37.22 per hour.

Pre-employment Screening

Pre-employment screening includes Medicals, Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Criminal History Checks to ensure capability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to safely and competently carry out strenuous labouring and manual handling activities.  The position will require the employee to carry out physical tasks which may include manual handling, repetitive bending, kneeling, twisting and/or squatting, lifting, working in confined spaces, and working at heights.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.