14990

Closes: 02 June 2025

Classification: Technical Officer Level 3
Salary: $87,011 - $97,669 plus superannuation
Position No: 14990
Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 May 2025
Contact Officer: Matt Cools on Matt.Cools@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 0855

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Details: Biosecurity and Rural Services are seeking a Rural Services Officer who can assist in the development and delivery of extension programs for the ACT rural community, government staff and external agencies and the management of biosecurity threats including vertebrate pests, invasive plants and livestock diseases.

This person will be part of a small team who conduct inspections on land managed by ACT Government, including fences, water supply, roads and pasture.  The role includes planning and overseeing contract works associated with weed control, fencing and water infrastructure upgrades.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Highly Desirable:

Please provide a response to each of the Selection Criteria listed under Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour.  A maximum of 350 words per criteria would be appreciated.

Also include a curriculum vitae with two current referees.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2025 until 30 September 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide a response to each of the Selection Criteria listed under Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour.  A maximum of 350 words per criteria would be appreciated.

Also include a resume with two current referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.

Important Information for Applicants

Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2025 until 30 September 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.