Natural Areas Officer

Natural Areas Officer
Job No: ZZ13+8 Location: Noosaville Depot

Noosa Council is committed to our valued employees and we celebrate diversity, health and well-being, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our supportive and progressive team as we deliver on our vision:

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”

The Opportunity

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about conducting natural areas management operations efficiently and effectively with the minimum achievable risk to workers, the public and the environment.

Vacancy Details

Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Department: Strategy and Environment
Branch: Environmental Services
Advertised: Internal and External
Position Remuneration: LGEA Level 5 + Construction Workers Allowance ($66,441 base annual salary) / ($75,415 total remuneration package which is based on a permanent full-time employee and inclusive of 12% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading).
Closing Date: 11:5+pm (AEST) Sunday, 15 September 2024
About You

You should have a strong understanding of the ecology of the natural areas of the Noosa region, key threats to the values of these areas, and demonstrated experience in managing these threats.

Furthermore, you will be skilled and experienced in performing ecological restoration activities using a variety of approaches and techniques while achieving ecological outcomes.

The position's focus will be:

Conduct ecological restoration activities across Council’s bushland reserve network using various restoration approaches, techniques, and equipment.
Undertake routine natural resource management activities associated with operational management of bushland reserve and trail networks, this includes maintenance and construction operations associated with infrastructure.
Conduct pre-start and pre-operation checks when operating small plant, vehicles & weed control equipment.
Respond to requests and other enquiries from the public and action where appropriate. Liaise with members of the public about customer requests related to natural areas.
Identify potential hazards in Council-managed bushland reserves and trails and report for rectification.
Create and maintain chemical distribution records as per the Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Act 1+66
Undertake ecological and asset inspections of Council managed reserves. Manage the update of information for reporting purposes.
Record, map, monitor management activities within Bushland Reserves, utilizing established systems including GIS, Tech one and MS office-based packages.
Maintain and clean tools, plant and equipment used by the Natural Areas team and volunteers.
Purchase approved materials and equipment required to support daily operation.
Participate in public relations matters relating to ecological restoration and bushland reserve management.
Participate, as required, in the after-hours duty roster and provide assistance during emergencies such as floods, bushfires, etc.
Exercise initiative and a degree of autonomy in making decisions, solving problems and resolving conflicts.
Such other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.