Gamba Action Program Technical Officer

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Weed Management Branch, Land Resources

Environment Division

Job title Gamba Action Program Technical Officer Designation Technical 2

Job type Casual (hourly rate $47.59) Duration Fixed from 30/11/2026 to 07/05/2027

Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Palmerston

Position number 68260380 RTF 358976 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact Officer Peter Ross on 08 8999 3611 or [email protected]

About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358976

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

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Primary objective
Under limited supervision, conduct the on-ground activities required for the Gamba Action Program (GAP), 2026/27 season predominantly

at the Freds Pass Reserve Distribution Centre. This position will be responsible for the distribution of free herbicide and loan of spraying

equipment to Gamba Action Program participants.

Note: This is not a ‘weed spraying’ position.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide basic gamba grass and other grassy weed management advice to the public.

2. Collect and collate participant information and enter information into spreadsheets, booklets or tablets as per Weed Management

Branch requirements.

3. Coordinate logistical operations for the effective running of GAP, e.g. collect herbicide from supplier and deliver to distribution points

and program participants.

4. Assist with other Weed Management Branch functions as required.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Computer experience including Microsoft Office, specifically with Word, Excel and Outlook.

2. Basic knowledge of herbicides and grassy weed management or the ability to learn this rapidly.

3. Good people and conflict resolution skills.

4. Reasonable levels of physical fitness, as duties include the loading and unloading of drums of herbicide in hot and humid conditions.

5. Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively both individually and within a multi-disciplinary team.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

7. Current NT Class C Driver Licence or equivalent and ability to drive a manual vehicle.

Desirable

1. Experience in the management of gamba grass and knowledge of the Darwin Region.

Further information

1. The successful applicant will primarily be required to work from Freds Pass Reserve interacting with the general public program

participants.

2. As a minimum, this position will staff the opening hours of distribution centre during the entirety of the program:

• Monday 7:30-10:30am and 2:30pm-5:30pm
• Friday 7:30am-10:30am to 2:30pm-5:30pm
• Saturday 8am-12 noon Freds Pass Rural Markets from for the month of December, and monthly for the rest of the season after

that.

3. GAP will close down over Christmas and New Year for at least one week.