City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Invasive Species Specialist to join the Environment and Sustainability, Invasive Species Team.As the Invasive Species Officer, you will provide your in-depth knowledge of Invasive Species to assist the Invasive Species team in implementing the Biosecurity Framework through efficient application of tasks such as undertaking scheduled routines to property and conducting site inspections to identify priority species as per the risks detailed in the Hunter Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan.You will also be responsible for providing technical advice to internal and external stakeholders as well as the general community to inform them of their relative legislative requirements under the NSW Biosecurity Act, and the risks imposed by invasive species.Benefits: 38-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment Paid parental leave for primary carers Industry leading employment conditions Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per week Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities Leading the CN Way leadership program Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups Application Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024 Remuneration: $70,953.37 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week.Contact: Dean Semit - Invasive Species Coordinator - 02 4974 6*** You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr