Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations. Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here. We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family. Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley https://www.myclarencevalley.com/ What you need to know permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight the package: $59,838 to $71,358 plus superannuation per annum location: Grafton, NSW access to fitness passport 9-day fortnight About the role Are you passionate about contributing to the management and restoration of natural and productive landscapes of the Clarence Valley LGA? We’re looking for a motivated, fit and enthusiastic individual to join our Biosecurity team as a Senior Weed Control Operator. This rewarding and diverse role focuses on managing invasive weed species across high-risk pathways and priority sites throughout the LGA. With a variety of challenging environments—from coastal areas to rural hinterlands—you’ll never have two days the same. You’ll work closely with landholders, community members, and a dedicated team of Biosecurity Officers to deliver weed control programs that reduce biosecurity threats to the region’s biodiversity and agricultural productivity. If you’re ready for a role that offers meaningful work, job variety, a supportive team environment, and a healthy work/life balance, we invite you to help us STRIVE to make the Clarence Valley a community full of opportunity. Contact Shane Landrigan, Team Leader (Biosecurity) on 02 6641 7242. Closing date Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time). Other important information This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future. A probation period applies to this position. How to apply All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au For this application you will be required to: address essential selection criteria from the position description address desirable selection criteria from the position description supply a resume supply a cover letter attach relevant certificates and licences, including drivers’ licence For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on www.clarence.nsw.gov.au Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
