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 control, education, inspection and monitoring).  More information about NEWA can be found on this website.

Weed Spray Operator – Permanent, full-time position

Reporting to the Team Leader Weed Control, this position is responsible for working collaboratively within the Weed Spray Team and with the Biosecurity Team to deliver high-level site-specific chemical application for the control of weeds for the Region.

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

Download Position Description - Weed Spray Operator

About you

You will be someone who thrives working in a physically demanding outdoor role. You enjoy working in a close-knit team and have good interpersonal and communication skills. You always have safety at front of mind, can identify hazards and you are not a risk taker. We are seeking someone who takes pride in doing a great job and wants to contribute to ensure NEWA meets community, customer, landholder and member council expectations.

Here’s what we’re offering

• A competitive salary ranging from $1044.24 per week to $1197.55 per week;
  plus 11% superannuation;
• 38 ordinary hours per week;
• 9-day fortnight;
• Company provided work wear and PPE;
• Training and required tickets;
• Mobile phone and notebook computer;
• Long service leave after 5 years;
• Generous Leave Entitlements.

How to Apply?

Please respond to the following three questions in your written application:

• Why do you want to work at the New England Weeds Authority?
• What makes you the best person for the job?
• What qualifications and experience do you hold that are relevant to this job?

You must 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.