EOI - State Priority Weed Coordinator
EOI - State Priority Weed Coordinator
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions
- Temporary Part-Time until 30 June 2026
- 7 hours per week increasing to 3 days per week in October 2025
- Location: Orange or Dubbo
- Professional Officer Grade 1/4 salary ranging from $75728 - $145442
- This opportunity is open to DPIRD/LLS staff only
The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications skills and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Regional NSW) Professional Officers Award and the Professional Officer Progression Criteria (1-4).
About the Role
In this crucial position you will play a pivotal role in reducing the adverse economic environmental and social impacts of invasive plants in NSW. Your efforts will focus on leading and developing programs for state priority weeds preventing the establishment of new species and facilitating the eradication and containment of established species.
What Youll be doing:
- Lead and coordinate the development of programs with key stakeholders to eradicate and contain state priority weeds.
- Identify pathways and sites to prevent the establishment of new weed species in NSW.
- Engage with Regional Weed Committees and key stakeholders for effective management of state priority weeds.
- Oversee and assess Weeds Action Program projects and manage the Weeds Information Database.
- Provide timely accurate technical and policy advice to management.
- Contribute to policy planning and operational matters to prioritise resources on the highest priority weed issues.
- Assist in raising awareness of state priority weed species and best practice management through extension materials.
Essential requirements
- Degree qualification in Science Agricultural Science Natural Resources or a related field
- Current NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel
For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:
Rod Ensbey Team Leader Weeds Responses and Programs
Pete Turner Manager Weeds Biosecurity
Alternatively you can view the full role description here
How to Apply
Submit your current resume/CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate
EOI applications close: Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information
Please seek approval from your manager/supervisor before applying.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
