Job Description
Do you have a passion for protecting the environment, managing invasive species, and working outdoors? Join Mackay Regional Council as a Pest Management Officer and play a vital role in implementing Council's Pest Management and Biosecurity Management Plans across our beautiful region.
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of field-based work, community engagement, and environmental stewardship while making a genuine impact on the Mackay region.
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About The Role
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As a Pest Management Officer, you will work under general direction to implement Council's pest and biosecurity programs, focusing on the control of invasive plants and animals and promoting best-practice biosecurity outcomes throughout the region.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
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Controlling environmental weeds and invasive biosecurity matter in accordance with legislation and Council's Pest Management Plan.
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Conducting inspections and assessments relating to biosecurity risks.
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Delivering educational presentations, demonstrations, and community awareness activities.
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Building positive relationships with landholders, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
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Monitoring worksites and ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of plant and equipment.
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Assisting in the planning and delivery of pest management programsacross the Mackay Regional Council area.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Essential Requirements
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Ability to undertake and pass a Criminal History Check.
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Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) / Herbicide Licence.




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Appropriate poisons licences and shooting licences for pest animal control, or the ability to obtain these within six months of commencement.
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Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence (or ability to transfer an interstate equivalent within three months).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to build productive relationships with farmers, property owners, community groups, colleagues, and stakeholders.
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Sound conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Competent computer skills.
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Knowledge of environmental weeds, invasive biosecurity matter, and available control methods.
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Understanding of herbicide and pesticide impacts on the environment and secure application practices.
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Desirable
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Previous experience in pest management, biosecurity, natural resource management, environmental management, or a related field.
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Understanding of risk management principles within a local government environment.
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Why Join Mackay Regional Council?
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Base annual salary of $86,710
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Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
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Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
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9-day fortnight roster.
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May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
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Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
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Study and assistance programs for career development.
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Learning and career development opportunities.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
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Active Social Clubs.
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📌 Pest Management Officer (North Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 North Mackay