Pest Animal Controller
POSITION VACANT The new Douglas Shire Council was established on 1 January 2014 through de-amalgamation from the Cairns Regional Council. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a fresh start for a new organisation and its transition to the next level. An organisation based on lean management principles, clear direction, and an energetic and collaborative approach within the organisation and in working with the communities of Douglas. Applications are hereby invited for the following position:- Pest Animal Controller This position is open to all candidates however women are strongly encouraged to apply DEPARTMENT: Operations LOCATION: Mossman Nursery SALARY RANGE: $53,460.38 - $54,921.58 per annum APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 1 June 2015 Your application must consist of the following information:CHECKLIST Cover Sheet Copy of Current Resume Covering Letter addressing the three main elements under the selection criteria: Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Expertise People Oriented Skills and Attributes Applications should be addressed to: Douglas Shire Council Human Resources PO Box 723 Mossman QLD 4873 [email protected] WITH COMPLIMENTS INFORMATION KIT For Pest Animal Controller Position Number: 409 Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2015 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION Please read the following information on ‘How to Apply’ as it will help you with the preparation of your employment application. Be sure to read the details of the Information Kit carefully. Privacy Information: Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including Human Resources and the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law. How to Apply? Application Process The following information will detail the application process and provide you with the information on “how to apply”. In most cases, you no longer have to address each individual selection criteria in writing. Instead, you are asked to tailor your application to address three main elements in a covering letter and provide your resume. Please keep the covering letter brief (from two to three pages). Unless specifically requested, there is no need to write individual responses to the Selection Criteria in the Position Description. What is required? Using the streamlined process for short listing means your application will be assessed against the three main elements: i. Qualifications ii. Knowledge, Skills and Expertise iii. People Oriented Skills and Attributes When preparing your application, read through the Key Duties and Responsibilities and Selection Criteria within the Position Description and organise your information under the three headings to create your covering letter. You can use the Selection Criteria to help you identify how your knowledge, skills, experience, personal attributes and qualifications are most relevant to the position. Qualifications Include details of and where you attained any education, training, qualifications, tickets and licences including those you are working towards. Knowledge, Skills and Expertise Identify relevant knowledge, skills and work experience as it relates to this role. Your response might provide examples that give details of the nature and extent of your experience, skills, responsibilities and any notable accomplishments or achievements. People Oriented Skills and Attributes These are personal characteristics you possess that would make you successful in this role. For example if you are articulate and a good listener and the role requires you to provide excellent communication skills you need to demonstrate situations where you have exhibited this and how it will be of benefit to the role. The chairperson of the selection panel may contact you for further clarification of your application during the short listing process. Addressing the three main elements When addressing the three main elements you should ensure that your responses are relevant to the position. Using bullet points with examples is a simple approach to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. When using examples try keeping to the following STAR principles: Situation - What was the situation? Start by providing an example of where and when you carried out a specific task, used a required skill or demonstrated the particular knowledge. Task - What were the tasks involved? Write about what your role was and what you did or were responsible for such as the tasks or duties you undertook that demonstrate your skills, knowledge or ability. Action - What actions did you take to achieve the tasks? What skills, knowledge or ability did you use, what did you do and how did you do it? Result - What resulted from the actions you took? What did you achieve and what were the results of what you did? DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Pest Animal Controller - 409 LOCATION: Mossman Nursery CLASSIFICATION: LGE 5 / 6 SALARY: $53,460.38 – $54,921.58 per annum. AWARD: Local Government Employees Award (Ex BCC) State. LEAVE: Five (5) weeks annual leave and fifteen (15) days sick leave apply. Annual Leave Loading applies. A nine (9) fortnight rostered day off system also applies. SUPERANNUATION: Contributions to Superannuation, membership of the Local Government Scheme is available on appointment at the appointee’s election, or compulsory on completion of twelve (12) months service. Contributions - employee 6% of salary, employer 12% of employee’s salary. Employer contributions – 9.50% of employee's salary if you choose not to contribute within the first twelve (12) months of employment. A medical examination may be required. APPLICATIONS: Addressed to: Douglas Shire Council Human Resources PO Box 723 MOSSMAN QLD 4873 or [email protected] CLOSING DATE: Monday 1 June 2015 Council Chambers 64-66 Front Street MOSSMAN QLD 4873 JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET Position Applied for: Pest Animal Controller Position Number - 409 Mr Date: ___________________________________________________ Mrs Given Names: ___________________________________________________ Ms Family Name: ___________________________________________________ Miss Preferred Name: ___________________________________________________ Postal Address: Telephone Numbers: ___________________________________________ Home: _____________________________ ___________________________________________ Work: _____________________________ ___________________________________________ Mobile: _____________________________ Home Address: Preferred Contact Number: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ ___________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ Have you previously worked for Cairns or Douglas Councils? Are you a current employee of Cairns or Douglas Councils? Current Employees must complete: No Yes Dates: _______________________ No Yes Dates: _______________________ Employee No: Classification Level: Position Title: Department: Supervisor: Are you currently being represented by an external recruitment agency? No Yes Name of Agency: ___________________________________________ In order for Douglas Shire Council to monitor its advertising effectiveness, could you please indicate where you located this advertisement: (Please tick) Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette On-line (please specify site, e.g. seek.com, CouncilJobs.com, lgjobs.com.au): .......................................................... Douglas Shire Council Other Newspapers: ....................................................... This section is Optional: Do you identify with any of the following groups? (Please tick) Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander Disability English as Second Language Applicant Consent Details (Please Tick): I consent to my application being considered for other similar positions within Council over the next 6 months and I consent to my application and personal information being forwarded to the relevant Council Officer for consideration. NB. By ticking this box it does not automatically mean that your application will be considered for all positions at Council. A separate application must be submitted for each vacancy. Applicants Signature: ..................................................................... Position Description Position No: 409 Last Updated: May 2015 POSITION: Pest Animal Control Officer DEPARTMENT: Operations SECTION Infrastructure UNIT: Open Spaces ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Team Leader Public & Natural Areas Direct reports to this position are Labourers Natural & Public Areas AWARD CLASSIFICATION: LGE 5 / 6 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Local Government Employees Award (Ex Bcc) - State HOURS OF DUTY: Nominal 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight as per agreement. DELEGATIONS: Delegations as per the Delegations Register. EXTENT OF AUTHORITY: LGE 5 – Position works at the trade level or equivalent level. This would generally involve the selection and application of appropriate skills to suit varying demands of the work. Supervision or direction of other employees would often be a feature of this level. The work would be performed under little supervision. Commitment to Council’s policies, procedures, Enterprise Bargaining Agreement and other legislative requirements in relation to Best Practice, Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), Anti-Discrimination and Council’s Code of Conduct. LGE 6 – Position works at the trade level or equivalent skills at a higher level than that applicable in Level 5. The work would generally involve the application of such skills in a more complex area or to a more advanced degree. The work would generally be performed under remote supervision. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: The employee shall comply, so far as is practicable, with the Work Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Safe Work Method Statements, Policies and Procedures and shall comply with instructions given by his or her Manager and / or Supervisor in respect of the Health and Safety of themselves and the Health and Safety of other persons. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION: KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To efficiently and effectively supervise the implementation of a wide variety of activities as directed by senior staff in respect to pest animal control. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Under the general direction from the Open Spaces Team Leader, Implement the control of feral pigs throughout the Douglas Shire. Initiate control programs such as trapping, baiting, Position Description and other management techniques that minimise the number of feral pigs present in accordance with the shires feral pig management plan and industry standards. Undertake routine Pest Control and Land Protection tasks, as allocated, in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Plan and respond to the needs of landholders and land managers, on, baiting and trapping best practice. Collect and maintain a data using Council’s Landman data system on all feral pig management activities, including pigs destroyed, baiting programs initiated and other relevant information and report this to senior staff as required. Utilise specialised equipment and knowledge in the application of Pesticides, ensuring compliance with the Health (Drugs & Poisons) Regulation 1996 and Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and as set out in the Vertebrate Pesticide manual. Assist Council’s Open Spaces Team leader to provide an on going bait supply for trappers and landholders undertaking the shires feral pig control program. Assist the Team Leader in promotion, education, capacity building and community engagement activities associated with the Shire’s feral pig management initiatives. Implement and adhere to council’s firearms policy. Implement and adhere to all conditions relating to Council’s group firearms licence, to which all firearms are registered and implement all processes, reporting and documentation in relation to the practice of councils possessing firearms. Assist other Government agencies in implementation of pest animal control activities. Provide technical advice to landowners relating to all aspects pest animal control. Develop work methods requirements are achieved. Communicate with staff from other Council sections and departments as required. Ensure tasks are carried out in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner, and in accordance with legislative requirements. Other duties as directed. Provide excellent customer service and to actively work to solve customer problems. Ensure all corporate information is captured within Council's business systems adhering to to ensure the quality Position Description Recordkeeping policies and procedures. SELECTION CRITERIA: Essential: Qualifications Secondary education communication skills. A current class C Drivers Licence. Front end loader Certification. The ability to obtain a permit to use Fluoro acetic Acid. Current Firearms Licence Category AB. Current White / Blue Card – General Safety Induction (Construction Industry). Current First Aid Certificate. with good writing and Knowledge, Skills & Expertise 4 wheel drive experience in off road conditions. Demonstrated ability to undertake a wide variety of physically demanding labouring tasks in a range of climatic conditions and terrains. Experience in using small plant. Have an understanding and knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety relating to out-door work activities in parks and reserves. People Oriented Skills & Attributes Ability to communicate and interact well and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff as to ensure a high standard of desired outcomes. Awareness of how to conduct ones’ self in high profile and public areas. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment or as an individual as required. Desirable: Qualifications Cert IV Conservation & Land Management or 3 years experience in an environmental and/ or land management role. Competency in humane destruction of animals techniques Chainsaw Level I. Knowledge, Skills & Expertise Basic components of the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 or the ability to acquire. Position Description PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: It is expected that the incumbent will: Provide a high level of support to senior staff in terms of the key duties that are required to be undertaken. Operate efficiently, effectively and ethically within the team environment. Adhere to procedures, standard operating procedures and codes of conduct, which specifically relate to the Natural Resource Management Section.
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