Position Application Form

POSITION APPLICATION FORM

This cover sheet must be completed, signed and attached to the front of your application. Please ensure that you have contacted your referees and advised them of their inclusion in your application.

POSITION / NOXIOUS WEEDS INSPECTOR
Name
Postal address
Contact telephone number(s)
Email address

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING CONSENT & DECLARATION

By signing this cover sheet I am in agreement for Council to contact the nominated referees or any other person or organisation quoted in my application and I consent to employment screening checks being conducted on my work history.

I declare that the information provided in support of my application is true and the qualifications that are asserted in my application are genuine.

I acknowledge that any employment or offer of employment may be withdrawn if I have provided false information in support of my application.

Signed
Date

I have enclosed the following:

1.  Fully completed Position Application Form including contact details of 2 referees (preferably work related).

2.  A copy of my resume.

3.  Copies of any qualifications or certificates held (not originals – originals will be required to be presented at the interview stage).

Completing your application

•  To submit your application electronically, please save your documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must address each of the individual criteria listed below. It is most important that you demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria and when and where you did so.

1.  Certificate IV in Horticulture / Agriculture field and related field experience in weed identification and management practices (minimum of 2 years preferred).
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2.  Current Chemical Application AQF3 Certificate (eg ChemCert, SmartTrain etc) and demonstrated ability to apply chemicals using spray equipment.
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3.  Demonstrated knowledge of the Bio security Act 2015.
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4.  Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including training and facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution, with the ability to interact in a professional manner with members of the public and external agencies and service providers.
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5.  Proven ability to develop, implement and monitor projects and plans within budgetary guidelines.
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6.  Demonstrated ability to manage records and data bases, prepare reports budget planning skills.
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7.  Demonstrated computer skills, proficient use of Office applications especially Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience with GPS location/ mapping programmes.
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8.  Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to continuous improvement and organisational outcomes.
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9.  Current drivers licence Class C (car) and proficiency in 4WD operation over varied terrain.
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10.  WorkCover WHS General Induction and Construction Induction Certification (White Card).
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11.  DESIRABLE: Driver’s Licence MR (Medium Rigid Truck).
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12.  DESIRABLE: Chainsaw operator certification (Level 1)
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13.  DESIRABLE: Noxious Weeds Act accredited Legal Training Stages 1, 2 & 3
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14.  DESIRABLE: DrumMUSTER Certification
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15.  DESIRABLE: RMS Traffic Controller Certification (Blue Card or equivalent)
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16.  DESIRABLE: RMS Traffic Control Implement/Apply Traffic Control Plans certification (Yellow card or equivalent)
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REFEREES

Applicants must supply the details of at least two current work related referees:

Name of referee:
Company / Organisation Name of Referee:
Title/Position of Referee:
Referee relationship to applicant
(e.g. supervisor):
Telephone:
Mobile:
You must advise your referee about your application and give them permission to provide a verbal reference.
Have you contacted your referee? / Yes No
Name of referee:
Company / Organisation Name of Referee:
Title/Position of Referee:
Referee relationship to applicant
(e.g. supervisor):
Telephone:
Mobile:
You must advise your referee about your application and give them permission to provide a verbal reference.
Have you contacted your referee? / Yes No

If you require further information on how to successfully address the Selection Criteria, please contact the Council Offices on 6940 2100.

Applications will be received by:

1.  email

(Subject Confidential Application – Noxious Weeds Inspector

2.  Post to:

Confidential Application – Noxious Weeds Inspector

The General Manager

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

PO Box 420

COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

3.  Fax 6940 2127 (Subject Confidential Application – Noxious Weeds Inspector)

If you fax or email your application it is suggested that you make a follow up phone call
to (02) 6940 2100, to confirm that it was received. Council will not accept responsibility for email or facsimile transmission errors.

Applications close 4pm, Monday 17 July, 2017.

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