We are currently seeking a reliable and safety-focused Bird Dispersal Officer to join a busy waste management facility in Ballina. This unique outdoor role is responsible for undertaking bird dispersal activities, monitoring bird movements, maintaining communication with airport personnel, and assisting with general site maintenance duties.
Coverage is required between 5:30am and 6:00pm, 7 days per week, with shifts rostered across this period. Depending on availability, successful candidates may work up to 65 hours per fortnight, including regular weekend work.
Duties
- Undertake bird dispersal activities across the waste management facility.
- Monitor and record bird movements and dispersal activities using an electronic data collection system.
- Maintain communication with airport personnel regarding bird activity.
- Assist with grounds maintenance, including litter collection, mowing, weeding and general site upkeep.
- Complete timesheets, work orders and safety documentation accurately.
- Follow all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Provide professional customer service when interacting with members of the public and contractors.
Skills and Experience
- Current Class C Driver Licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
- Availability to work rostered shifts, including weekends.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Comfortable working in an active waste management environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Competent using mobile devices or tablets to enter data and complete records.
- Reliable, safety-conscious and eager to learn new procedures.
Desirable:
- Experience in bird dispersal, wildlife management, agriculture, waste operations or similar outdoor roles.
- White Card.
- Current Hepatitis A and B immunisation.
Benefits
- Unique outdoor role with variety in your day-to-day work.
- Flexible hours based on your availability.
- Opportunity to develop specialist skills in bird dispersal and site operations.
How to Apply
Sound interesting? We would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW to upload a copy of your current resume & cover letter, or call Neva Niland on 02 6691 9101 for a confidential discussion.
