At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the fight against fire ants through hands-on fieldwork and scientific activities.
- Company: Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting Queensland's environment.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work outdoors, and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes.
- Other info: Work in dynamic environments and be part of a passionate team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing practical skills.
- Qualifications: Enjoy outdoor work, have attention to detail, and communicate well with others.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Looking for a hands-on role where your work has a real impact?
Join the fight to protect our communities and environment!
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is on a mission to eliminate one of Australia’s most invasive pests – the fire ant.
These destructive pests pose a serious threat to our way of life and we need passionate and dedicated individuals to help us stop them in their tracks.
Be part of a team making a real difference for Queensland’s future.
Together, we can protect our homes, wildlife, and industries.
Join us today and help eradicate fire ants for good.
Get out in the field and put your technical skills into practice, undertaking surveillance, sampling, treatment and scientific activities to help protect Queensland from fire ants.
As a Pest Management Technician, you will
- Conduct field-based surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities for red imported fire ants.
- Undertake scientific and technical field activities to support operational delivery, research and diagnostic services.
- Collect, prepare and manage specimens and samples, and accurately record field data.
- Identify relevant species and environmental conditions while undertaking field activities.
- Safely prepare and use chemicals in accordance with permit conditions and established procedures.
- Maintain, calibrate and use field and testing equipment.
- Clean and sterilise work areas, equipment and materials.
- Work safely and effectively in remote and challenging environments, following WHS, legislative and quality requirements.
- Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and respond appropriately to enquiries and concerns.
- Contribute positively to your team while also being confident working independently.
To succeed in this role, you will
- Enjoy hands-on, outdoor and field-based work.
- Can work independently and follow established procedures accurately.
- Have strong attention to detail, particularly when collecting samples and recording information.
- Take safety seriously and can work responsibly around chemicals, equipment and changing environmental conditions.
- Are comfortable working in challenging or remote environments.
- Communicate confidently and respectfully with colleagues and members of the community.
- Are adaptable, reliable and willing to learn new scientific and technical practices.
- Enjoy being part of a team working towards a meaningful environmental outcome.
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Pest Management Technician employer: Primary Industries
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