Weed Management Officer
Litchfield Council
- Full-time permmanent role
- Band Level 4 $80,000 - $90,000+ super
Love working outdoors and making a visible difference in your community? Handy with machinery, chemicals, and not afraid to get your hands dirty?
We're looking for a practical, switched-on individual to take charge of weed management across the Litchfield region in a full time permanent capacity under the direction of the Program Leader.
As a Weed Management Officer, you won't be stuck behind a desk. You'll be out in the field literally spraying weeds, coordinating a small team, and looking after some of the Territory's most beautiful reserves and council land.
You'll be the kind of person who's organised, reliable, and happy running a team, as well as rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in. We need someone who can safely operate vehicles and equipment like 4WDs, tractors, buggies, and spray units, and who's comfortable using herbicides to tackle invasive species. If you're already experienced with weed identification in the Top End even better.
This job is about more than just spraying. You'll help plan fire and weed strategies, record and report your work, help with safety meetings and training, and keep all your tickets and team records up to date. It's a mix of hands-on work and admin support to keep the program running smoothly.
What you'll bring:
- A chemical handler's certificate and some herbicide experience
- Medium rigid vehicle (or willing to get licensed)
- First Aid, White Card, chainsaw and tractor experience (or happy to get certified)
- Good communication, a strong safety mindset, and a real team attitude
- Comfortable working outdoors in tropical conditions
- Customer-friendly and able to deal with the public respectfully
You'll be joining a team that values your input, works together, and takes pride in keeping the area looking its best.
If this sounds like your kind of job where no two days are the same and the work is real and rewarding then we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential chat connect with our Recruitment Business Partner, Victoria Williams on 03 9691 4712.
Applications close: 18 Oct 2025