Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Team Leader NRM

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader NRM to join our Vegetation Operations Team. Our Natural Resources
Team is committed to protecting, restoring and enhancing the ecological health
of our region, from the hinterland to the coastline.

As a Team Leader NRM you will manage
the invasive weeds team on-ground service delivery and to provide expert
environmental advice and service to internal and external stakeholders.

On a typical day our Team Leader NRM will:

• Lead Natural Resource Management Officers in the
  delivery of monthly and annual operational works programs in consultation
  with relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise day to day activities of the NRM Field
  Officers.
• Lead the inspection, identification and
  management of priority weeds on Council-owned and managed lands in accordance
  with the Biosecurity Act 2015 and relevant
• Regional Strategic Weed Management Plans.
• Provide expert advice to external and internal
  customers.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver weed
  management programs.
• Foster a collaborative and high performing work
  environment through knowledge sharing, staff development and continuous
  improvement.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance
  with WHS and the other relevant legislation and council policies, procedures
  and industry standards and guidelines.
• Report hazards, incidents and injuries using
  corporate systems and in accordance with Council requirements.
• Identify and arrange safety and training
  requirements for direct reports

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem
  Management or a minimum of three years relevant industry experience and a
  demonstrated commitment to obtaining the qualification.
• Traffic Guidance Officer certificate.
• Current chemical accreditation AQF3 equivalent
  or higher.
• Demonstrated recent experience in the
  identification and control of invasive weeds and native plants common to NSW.
• Current class 1C driver’s licence.
• Competent in use of Microsoft office software

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per
week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $80,812.39 to $90,454.25 depending on skills and experience + Adverse
Working Conditions 1 allowance + Tool of Trade Vehicle

Benefits:

• Fortnightly
  RDO
• PPE
  provided
• Flexible
  work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted
  gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career
  development opportunities
• Annual
  salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual
  salary review
• Long
  service leave after 5 years
• Generous
  employee assistance program
• Salary
  packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition
  through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff
  achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or
have any questions about the role, please contact Joe Tonkin, Vegetation
Operations Coordinator on 0400 081 860.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the
questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the
position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for
the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the
questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form
once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or
eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12
months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with
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