Location: Gunnedah, NSW

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Grade 11 ($1417.92 - $1565.12 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 27 October 2025

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Biosecurity Officer to join the Public Facilities team.

Our Next Biosecurity Officer (Weeds)

The Role

As a Biosecurity Officer in Weeds, you will be helping Gunnedah Shire Council effectively undertake weed management across the shire.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out the functions of an Authorised Biosecurity Officer as defined under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015.

• Assisting Council’s Senior Biosecurity Officer to deliver effective State and Priority weed management on behalf of Gunnedah Shire Council.
• Undertaking priority weeds inspections on public and private land within the Gunnedah Shire.
• Carrying out efficient, effective weed control on roads, reserves and infrastructure within the Gunnedah Shire.
• Ensuring public and private landholders demonstrate compliance in line with relevant Acts, Regulations and community expectations.
• Providing professional technical advice to public and private land managers within Gunnedah Shire Council
• Effectively communicating with other government agencies and representative bodies as required.

• Formulating and delivering high quality public awareness and education programmes targeting State and Regional priority weeds.
• Maintaining a sound knowledge of Council’s weeds inspection and reporting systems and NSW DPI Biosecurity Information Systems (BIS).
• Undertaking all appropriate training and accreditation in line with industry standards and Local, State and Federal Government legal requirements.
• Participating in Regional Weeds Officers & State Regional Weed Advisory Committee Meetings as required.
• Providing quality administrative support as required.

Key Requirements

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (Weeds) OR Demonstrated Experience

• AQF3 ChemCert Certificate
• Stage 1 Legal Training for Biosecurity Officers
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications
• Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence)

While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Experience in Local Government.
• AQF4 ChemCert Certificate

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council

Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 35 hours per week
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging options
• Active social club

* For further information regarding this role please contact Ashley Gardner, Manager Public Facilities, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or [email protected]