Cobar is a rural mining community located in western Recent South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Museum, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.

Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organisation. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.

We offer the following employee benefits:

- Subsidised Council housing
- 12% Superannuation
- A 9-day fortnight, working 38-hours per week
- Free access to the Council gym
- Reimbursement of swimming pool season pass
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Active staff social club
- Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
- A range of salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be reliable and self-motivated with strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, proven time management skills, and able to work with minimal supervision. You will need a driver’s licence, a construction induction white card (or obtain before commencing), and previous experience in a similar role.

ABOUT THE ROLE





As a Biosecurity Officer you will coordinate biosecurity programs and initiatives to mitigate risks associated with pests, disease and weeds, including providing advice and guidance on biosecurity matters to council staff, landholders, industry representatives and the wider community.

This is a full-time position working a nine-day fortnight,38 hours per week, however the hours and work days may be negotiable for the right candidate.

The remuneration will be negotiated dependent on the qualifications and experience of the candidate, this position is classified up to Band 2 Level 3 (senior officer wage range $44.54.hr - $51.57/hr) under Council's salary system in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award plus superannuation and subsidised Council housing.

Applications close Monday 20 July at 5.00pm.

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have suitable working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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📌 Biosecurity Officer (Cobar)
🏢 Cobar Shire Council
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