At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the fight against fire ants while working outdoors and collecting vital data.
- Company: Queensland State Government organisation dedicated to environmental protection.
- Benefits: Earn $35+ per hour, enjoy a 9-day fortnight, and receive uniforms and PPE.
- Other info: Ongoing full-time opportunities with career progression available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Queensland's environment and communities while staying active.
- Qualifications: Must have an open car licence and be physically fit for outdoor work.
The predicted salary is between 10 - 15 $ per hour.
Our client, a Queensland State Government organisation, is recruiting Field Assistants to join the National Fire Ants Eradication Program at the Canungra Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an important program helping protect Queensland's environment, agriculture and communities through the detection and eradication of fire ants.
What's on offer:
- 9-day fortnight – enjoy a great work-life balance
- $35+ per hour
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Vehicle provided during work hours
- Ongoing, full-time opportunities - no end date!
- Opportunities for career progression within the program
Successful applicants will play an important role in the surveillance and treatment of fire ants throughout Southern Queensland. The role involves working outdoors across a variety of locations and terrain, with a strong focus on accurate surveillance, treatment, data collection and reporting.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive up to one hour from the depot to access various site locations
- Conduct visual surveillance for fire ants
- Undertake fire ant bait treatment
- Walk approximately 10–15 km per day across challenging terrain
- Collect and accurately record information using a tablet
- Complete daily reporting, data collection and record keeping
- Work collaboratively as part of a field-based team
- Represent the program professionally when interacting with landholders and members of the public
About you:
- An Australian open car licence
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong communication and attention to detail
- Customer service experience is desirable
- The physical fitness to walk long distances across challenging terrain
- A willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- The ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
- The ability to complete and pass a Police Check
- A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to an important community program
If you're looking for a role where you can work outdoors, stay active and make a genuine contribution to Queensland, we'd love to hear from you.
Induction: Tuesday 27 October 2026
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