Upper Hunter Weeds Authority
Upper Hunter Weeds Authority
• Succulent
• Green to purple stems of rounded segments
• Prostrate to erect growth form
• Stems covered with sharp to barbed spines
• Yellow flowers
• Late spring to summer
• Mechanical
• Herbicide
• Biological
• Injury to humans and domestic animals
• Readily spread by fragments attaching to vehicles, machinery
• Threat to agriculture industry
• Displaces native plants and animals
District Biosecurity Officer
The Upper Hunter Weeds Authority (UHWA) has a permanent, full-time position available, based in the Muswellbrook district of the Upper Hunter. The position require excellent communication skills with the main duties involving the inspection of private and council lands for high priority invasive plants, the preparation of records of inspection and the identification and treatment of various invasive plants. The positions also require involvement in public awareness activities such as field days
Prospective applicants must obtain an information package, application form and position description which contains selection criteria by emailing admin@uhwa.org.au
Please contact Doug Campbell on 0408 683 490 for further enquiries about this position.
Only written applications that address the selection criteria will be considered. Applications close on Friday 20 September 2024.
Conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Notional Agreement Preserving the Local Government (State) Award. This position has a 9-day fortnight rostered day off scheme in place.
The Upper Hunter Weeds Authority supports the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides a smoke free workplace.
Doug Campbell
General Manager
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