integrated weed management practices, and legislative responsibilities including the
General Biosecurity Duty under NSW biosecurity legislation.
- Coordinate and contribute to communication materials and campaigns, including
website content, social media, promotional resources and media releases, ensuring
accurate and consistent messaging regarding weed risks, Council programs and
biosecurity responsibilities.
- Prepare weed education and engagement resources, materials, reports, publications
and other correspondence for Council staff and the community.
- Deliver targeted outreach and advisory services to landowners and land managers
in strategically significant areas, supporting improved on-ground weed management.
- Provide practical and technical support to Weeds Compliance staff, including
attending private property inspections and assisting with weed management plans
where required.
- Respond to community weed enquiries, triaging requests and coordinating follow-up
with the Weeds Compliance team as required.
- Deliver internal education and communications, ensuring Council staff are informed
about emerging weeds, priority species and relevant legislative obligations.
- Work collaboratively with Council teams (including Bushcare) and external
stakeholders to align education initiatives with on-ground biodiversity and
conservation programs.
- Monitor and report on program outcomes and participation, identifying opportunities
to improve delivery and effectiveness.
Guiding Principles
- We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and
community
- We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and
focus
- We are service focused & we continuously improve service provision and provide
excellent customer service
- We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes
- We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations and
culture
- We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best
value resource allocation
These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and,
Supporting Community.
Workplace Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
