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POSITIONS VACANT

 

PCYC Walgett

 
A fantastic opportunity is available for a highly motivated person to join the PCYC team in Walgett
Contact Club Manager Amanda Cheal for more information
acheal@pcycnsw.org.au 0429 955 937

 

Biosecurity Officer

  • Ongoing Full-time role available in Walgett NSW
  • Annual Salary starting from $72,418.00 + super

About our team

The Department of Regional NSW was formed in 2020 as a central agency for regional issues. The Department is responsible for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the state’s mineral and mining resources and ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities and businesses.

Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency related to the cluster. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry and the Soil Conservation Service.

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Biosecurity professional to undertake field and regulatory activities to support programs and advisory services for the management of pest animal for the Region in accordance with the LLS and regional strategic plans and national objectives.

As a Biosecurity Officer with North West Local Land Services, you will utilise your working knowledge of current and emerging biosecurity issues to advise customers and stakeholders to ensure that the plant and animal biosecurity objectives of both the Walgett area and the wider North West region are met. This will involve surveillance and investigation activities, managing landholder enquiries and providing advice on pest animal control, assisting with the implementation of the North West Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Plan and emergency response activities.

Reporting to your Team Leader, you will be provided with support and guidance from an experienced team of Biosecurity Officers and colleagues.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate and enthusiastic about animal and plant biosecurity. You will be the frontline in engaging with customers and stakeholders to communicate sound advice and apply appropriate regulations as they relate to pest animals, plant health and disease control. Living and working in the Walgett community will assist you in your role of networking, community engagement becoming known by Stakeholders. Knowledge of priority pest animals and control options in the North West is an advantage in this role.

You must work well within a team, but also be able to work independently and communicate with a range of stakeholders. There will be some inter-regional travel involved in this role and training will be provided to complement your existing skill set. You will balance role requirements in an environment which is technically complex and often unpredictable and where emergency situations can take precedence over planned activities.

If you are passionate about helping local communities to manage biosecurity risks and emergency situations, then we want to hear from you. 

Please refer to the attached role description for key accountabilities

Essential requirements:

  • Appropriate qualifications relevant to pesticide application (AQF 3 & 4)
  • Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or ability to successfully complete same
  • Capacity to hold a NSW firearms license or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act
  • Current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel

Applying for the Role

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience.

 Applications through email will not accepted.

For further information about this opportunity please contact Bec Gray, Team Leader Invasive Species on 0402 073 463

Applications closing – Wednesday 2 December 2020

Indigenous Apprenticeships Program is Open for various positions in the Australian Public Service.
The 12-month program offers:
- A permanent, full-time, entry-level job
on-the-job training
- a competitive salary and great benefits
- a nationally recognised certificate or diploma qualification.
It also offers a range of roles across a number of departments and agencies. You could work in:
- administration
- policy and program development
- service delivery
- finance
- human resources
- information technology.
Find out more: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/.../indigenous...
Since 2015, the IAP has given over 1,200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people opportunities to join the APS. These are people with diverse backgrounds, including people leaving school, finishing study or looking for a new career.
It’s a great way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make a difference in the lives of Australians.
Fire + Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently recruiting for Retained Firefighters in Walgett. The Walgett Brigade responded to 50 incidents in 2019/2020. This included fires, hazard materials incidents and rescues.
 
Firefighters undertake a wide range of duties including: fire suppression (buildings and bushfires), rescue, hazardous material response, community education and fire prevention activities.
 
To ensure the brigade is able to continue to provide this service to the community, we are currently looking for more firefighters. I am asking employers in Walgett to encourage their employees to become part of FRNSW.
 
There are benefits to the community at large as well as human resources benefits for employers. FRNSW provides firefighters with extensive training including first aid, working at heights, heavy vehicles, confined space, breathing apparatus use, atmospheric monitoring, manual handling and rescue operations. It also provides an essential emergency service to the people and businesses of Walgett.
 
Walgett Brigade Captain, Zac Whiteman, is keen to hear from interested people living in the community who would be willing to be trained as a retained firefighter. FRNSW welcomes applications from men and women, indigenous people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Shift workers, full time or part time workers, mums with children at school are all encouraged to apply for this on call, part time employment opportunity.
 
To be eligible to apply for a Retained Firefighter position the applicant should: be available to attend fire calls and other incidents to suit the station needs; live within a reasonable distance from Walgett Fire Station; have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team; meet FRNSW’s medical and physical requirements and be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
 
Included with this letter are some information sheets that you can pass on to your staff. For further information please call myself or Karen Burow at the Dubbo Zone Office on (02) 5853 2300 or, alternatively, visit Walgett Fire Station at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Funding Applications Open for NATIONAL MEN’s SHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Round 21 will specifically prioritise applications evidencing a strong health/wellbeing/safety intent in acknowledgement of the heightened importance of these factors during the period of COVID-19 recovery; in light of COVID-19, computer/IT equipment and training to facilitate connectivity; Men’s Sheds that provide services in areas of greatest need, in particular to individuals and/or communities experiencing levels of disadvantage; applicants who have not received previous NSDP funding and can demonstrate need and engagement with the Priority Groups, noting: Applicants who have previously received funding are still eligible to apply and applicants will be required to list all prior funding received and this will form part of the considerations by the Evaluation Panel.
Do you have an innovative business idea? If it’s something that could be digital then you could be eligible for some funding from NBN’s new Grant program.
Categories are:
Health,
Agriculture,
Tourism,
Arts,
Education,
Indigenous Business, and
Women in Regional Business.
The winner of each category will receive a $10 000 grant, with the overall Innovate with nbn™ major grant of $25 000 to be awarded to the most outstanding application across all categories.
Applications are now being accepted until 30 November 2020. More information, including eligibility criteria and the application for is available at nbnco.com.au/innovatewithnbn

Looking for funding or assistance for Business and Infrastructure projects in the region. Find out the latest below.
Featured Grants: Regional Connectivity Program, CSIRO Kick Start, Drought Resilience Program, Airstrip Upgrades, Research Hubs...
Find out the latest in Disaster Recovery Grants (primary producers, small businesses, sporting clubs, not-for-profit organisations), Emergency Water Infrastructure, Bridges, Vehicle Safety, Disaster Grants for Bushfires
http://www.rdani.org.au/.../business-and-infrastructure...
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LIGHTNING RIDGE 24TH NOVEMBER, WALGETT AND CARINDA 25TH NOVEMBER

LOOK FOR THE BIG BLUE BUS
The NSW Government is hosting a series of online workshops to prepare and encourage more women to become involved in local government ahead of next year's September elections.
Content includes:
The role of councillor and understanding your obligations as a candidate
Planning your campaign part 1: building your team, and developing your game plan.
Planning your campaign part 2: develop your communication plan, fundraising, media, and using technology to reach voters.
The pointy end: meeting deadlines, election publicity, election day, and what comes next.
These workshops will be held on 17 and 23 November.
Register at https://bit.ly/34CjguD
WALGETT SHIRE CELEBRATIONS NAIDOC WEEK 2020
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions the previously scheduled 2020 NAIDOC celebrations were postponed and now will be celebrated across the Shire from 8th – 15th November. The 2020 theme being Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations People have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years, spiritually and culturally connected to this country. In a series of meetings staged across communities a collaboration of local services have formed community working groups ensuring NAIDOC Week is being celebrated with local input and ideas.
Walgett
During the week in Walgett services representing the Walgett Interagency Group will be celebrating and acknowledging 2020 NAIDOC Week with an official opening ceremony on the Council Administration Building Lawns on the Monday 9th November 10am, everyone is welcome. Various other local organisations will be celebrating NAIDOC Week in their own venues with morning teas and events. The community will come together as one for the pinnacle event, The Community Fun Day at the Walgett pool Thursday 12th November from 3pm until close. Free entry, food and refreshments, fun games and activities supported by live entertainment will be on offer for all community members. We hope to see the community getting involved.
Lighting Ridge
During the week in Lightning Ridge the community will be celebrating NAIDOC with several events including the celebration of an Elders photo wall at the Local Aboriginal Land Council building. A community event on Friday 13th November at the Lightning Ridge swimming pool from 3pm until close. Free entry, food and refreshments, fun games and activities supported by live entertainment will be on offer for all community members.
Collarenebri
The community of Collarenebri in collaboration with supporting local services will be celebrating NAIDOC week with a community event at the Collarenebri swimming pool on Tuesday 10th November 3pm until close. Free entry, bbq dinner, fun games and activities and live entertainment for all community members.
Council’s Aboriginal Liaison / Community Development Officer, Ms Reburdah Dennis and the Council community development team are excited to be finally delivering opportunities for communities events again following the recent COVID situation. Ms Dennis said, “at all events COVID restrictions, social distancing guidelines and safe food practices will be in place to ensure best outcomes for all and that the events are a success. It’s terrific to see so many local groups and services working in collaboration for such a significant event”.
Event Flyers and more information will be advertised on Councils webpage and services within communities will be showcasing event flyers.
For more information please contact Ms Reburdah Dennis on 0268286134 or rdennis@walgett.nsw.gov.au
 
 
  • Presentations to Council
    • Micromex made a presentation on the results of the community satisfaction survey with highest priorities including
      • Roads and K&G
      • Need to encourage tourism
      • Water supply and quality
      • Communications/Planning and shire development
    • CEO of the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club presented future plans for the club including building upgrade and construction of a micro-brewery
    • Walgett Roads to Home presentation on the project for Gingi and Namoi villages
  • Council approved the Christmas closure of offices and operations from the 21st December 2020 to 1st January 2021.
  • Pecuniary Interest returns table
  • Shire wide grading program continues
  • Carinda Road rehabilitation works continue and is 90% complete
  • Pot hole repairs continue along the Merrywinebone Road
  • Reconstruction and sealing of the Mungindi Road continues with 2.5klms now complete
  • Road widening on Bugilbone Road is in progress with widening of Pilliga to Coonamble Road completed.
  • Walgett
    • Fish way and weir nearing completion
    • New Wee Waa street bore functional and tested.
    • Sewer treatment ponds remediation works underway
  • Collarenebri
    • Effluent ponds cleaning completed
    • New bore fully functional and tested
    • Plans underway for water tower cleaning
  • Walgett
    • New flower plantings underway for main street
    • New play equipment for Grey park ordered
    • Cemetery upgrade nearing completion with next phase of cultural gardens in the planning stage
    • Reverse osmosis plant is on hold because of sewer treatment pond works
  • Rowena Planning underway for water tanks and fire hydrants
  • Collarenebri
    • Main street beautification with flower gardens and planters completed
    • Fire hydrant repairs underway
    • Table drain works scheduled for November
    • Power upgrade for new bore completed
    • New entry to cemetery now open
  • Carinda sealing works on Colin Street to be carried out
  • Lightning Ridge
    • Plans for water supply upgrade underway
    • New water pump received ready for installation
    • Heavy patching in Harlequin Street completed
    • Upgrade of Fred Reece Way continues with a new intersection with Lorne Road underway
  • The General Manager, Town Planner appointed to represent Council on Western regional Planning Panel
  • Spider Brown Oval Multi Purpose Centre tender approved with MAAS constructions the successful tenderer
  • PW Concrete were the successful tenderer for construction of footpaths and cycle ways in Lightning Ridge
  • Council agreed to build the new Goangra Bridge on the existing bridge alignment  
  • Council adopted a draft Cemetery policy and this is now on display for public comment
  • Development Applications approved
    • Subdivision 18-20 Colin Street Carinda
    • Alterations and additions to the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
    • Operation of a gravel quarry on the Wilby Wilby Road
    • Storage sheds 10 Shaw Street Rowena
  • Council is targeting straying dogs after a number of dog attacks.
  • Overgrown allotments in the towns and villages are a problem and Council regulatory staff will be issuing clean-up reminder notices
  • Council renewed its MOU with NSW Police Force regarding the implementation of crime prevention through environmental design principles in the review and assessment of Development Applications
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Walgett Shire Council has received a for Development Application, DA2020/23, from Warwick Stimson (Stimson Urban & Regional Planning) to construct an indoor recreation facility (PCYC) located on Part Lots 4, 5, 6 & 9 Section 40 Crn Fox & Dewhurst Streets, Walgett.

The Development Application, Statements of Environmental Effects and plans will be on public display at Walgett Shire Council’s Administration Offices, 77 Fox Street, Walgett. The documents may be viewed Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am until 4.30pm until 10 November 2020.

All written submissions on the proposed developments will be considered by Walgett Shire Council if received prior to 5.00pm 10 November 2020. If a written submission is made that objects to the development, then the grounds of objection should be specified within the submission. Council will not consider any submissions confidential.

If you have any further inquiries regarding these applications please contact Libby Cumming, Council’s Contract Town Planner on 0427 963 975.


NOTICE TO COLLARENEBRI RESIDENTS ROAD WORKS

Council wishes to advise residents of Collarenebri that road works in Collarenebri town in following streets are commencing from Monday 2nd November 2020.  Walgett Street between Wilson Street and Albert Street  High Street between Herbert Street and Walgett Street (eastbound)  Herbert Street between Wilson Street and Church Street (Southbound)

The projects are expected to be completed on Friday, 20th November 2020 subject to the weather and other unseen factors.
Pedestrian and vehicle access will be limited as per the Traffic Management Plan.
Council apologies for any inconvenience caused during this period of time.
Should you wish to discuss this matter further please contact Raju Ranjit , Director Engineering / Technical Services – 02 6828 6132 or email: rranjit@walgett.nsw.gov.au

Michael Urquhart Acting General Manager

Walgett Shire Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified contractors to undertake Provision of Geotechnical Investigation Services for Reconstruction and Sealing of 52km of Come by Chance Road RR7716.
Did you know Walgett Shire Council has a Local Trades Register?
If you haven't already filled in our EOI click the link and send in the completed form. https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/.../quotations-and.../
@ your favourite Tradie here and if we haven't got them we can add them to the list!
Electricians, Builders, Carpenters, Handyman, Plumber, Metal Fabricator, Fencers, Concrete, Glass, Carpet Cleaning, Pest Control, Bulk Haulage, Locksmiths, Graphic Artists, Printers, Artists, Photographers, Commercial Cleaners and so on!!!
This register is also used by local and external companies and contractors working in the Walgett Shire, They are often looking for local contractors to assist in projects both large & small.
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