At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and manage mosquito populations while providing pest control solutions to the community.
- Company: Join Logan City Council's dedicated Pest Management team.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Contract role until March 2027 with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Queensland Pest Management Technician's Licence and have pest management knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 31.5 - 38.5 $ per hour.
Osborne Richardson are working with Logan City Council to find a licensed Pest Management Officer to join the Pest Management team within the City Standards and Animal Care branch. This is a contract role starting ASAP and running until March 2027.
What you'll be doing:
- Surveillance and monitoring programs for fresh and saltwater mosquitoes
- Mosquito treatment programs, larval and adult identification, and lab work
- Adult mosquito monitoring to track activity across the city
- Pest control treatments and programs, including pest animal control on council properties
- Responding to customer requests and giving residents practical advice on mosquitoes and pests
- Keeping accurate records and data in line with State regulations and council procedures
- Issuing correspondence and notices, and acting as an authorised person under the relevant Acts
What you'll need:
- A current Queensland Pest Management Technician's Licence (essential)
- Sound knowledge of integrated pest management for mosquitoes and other pests
- The Mosquito Control Association of Australia's Introduction to Mosquito Control course, or a willingness to complete it
- Good computer skills and the ability to pick up council GIS mapping
- A current C class driver's licence (4WD and ATV experience a bonus)
- The ability to work independently and deal with residents with tact and understanding
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, a powers of entry test and the role's required vaccinations (Hep A, Hep B, tetanus and Q fever), with possible rostered after-hours on-call
What's on offer: a contract with Logan City Council until March 2027, a competitive hourly rate plus super, and a solid, supportive team doing work that genuinely keeps the community safe.
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