Career opportunities with New England Weeds Authority

The New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) is a single purpose organisation that provides services in the areas of Biosecurity management (weeds inspection, monitoring and compliance, as well as weed control and landholder education).  More information about NEWA can be found on this website – About Us.

Biosecurity Officer – Permanent, full-time position

New England Weeds Authority offers an exciting career opportunity for people who wish to join our team of dedicated and talented staff, focussed on plant biosecurity and enhancement of the environment.

The Biosecurity Officer is responsible for undertaking field and other regulatory activities and support programs and to provide advisory services for the management of plant biosecurity within the Region, in accordance with local and regional strategic plans and State and National objectives.  From time to time, you will be required to travel away from home to attend meetings, training, agricultural shows and conferences.

We offer a competitive salary and generous leave provisions, a 4-day week, extensive training, 11% superannuation and much more …

The role will also be expected to undertake field, educational and compliance activities, to enable management of plant biosecurity within the New England Tablelands Region.

Further details of this role are provided by clicking the attached position description.

Download Position Description - Biosecurity Officer

About you

The ideal applicant will have broad experience in biosecurity management (weed control, landholder education, inspection and compliance) and the ability to schedule workloads and prioritise work demands without close supervision.  You will hold responsibility for a specific area (LCA), and be responsible for all activities and events that take place.

You will have a proven ability to work in a team at a senior level and problem solve, always keeping workplace safety at front of mind. The right person for this job has a 'can do' attitude, focused on delivering targeted outcomes for the community, customers and for NEWA’s member Councils.

You will be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors and you will likely have a background in a rural environment.  We seek someone who takes pride in doing a great job and wants to contribute to ensuring that NEWA meets community, customer and member council expectations, with a love of the environment.

Here’s what we’re offering

• A competitive salary, + 11% superannuation, and when required payment for overtime;
• 35 ordinary hour, 4 day week;
• Company provided work wear/uniform and PPE;
• Mobile phone, notebook computer, a SPOT Tracker EPIRB and GPS messenger and a drone;
• Long service leave after 5 years.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Extensive training opportunities to maintain and enhance your professional skills, including tickets and qualifications.

How to Apply?

You should also include a copy of your up-to-date resume and a covering letter along with your written application. 

Your resume and covering letter will be assessed in accordance with the key accountabilities and essential requirements listed in the Position Description.  Contact details of at least two referees who have supervised your work in the recent past should also be provided.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a police check and health assessment.

If you require further information, please contact the General Manager, Tim Weeks on 0457 330 908 or email jobs@newa.nsw.gov.au.

Please email your application and all attachments to  jobs@newa.nsw.gov.au. by 25 September 2023.

NEWA is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.