Casual Mosquito Vector Control Technician

Synaco; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Synergie Australia seeks Vector Controllers for a government client in Cairns to perform routine and emergency mosquito control. The role involves interior insecticide applications, trap servicing, and removal of breeding sites, with data collection and field data entry.

Willingness to travel and extended hours during disease outbreaks is required. Casual engagement starting mid-November 2026 with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate well with a range of stakeholders including the public and government employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency vector control of mosquitoes.
• Collect data and use appropriate equipment.
• Perform entomological techniques for monitoring mosquitoes.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Education

C Class license

Pest management license

Tools

Word processing

Datasheets

Chemical spraying license

Job description

Synergie Australia seeks Vector Controllers for a government client in Cairns to perform routine and emergency mosquito control. The role involves interior insecticide applications, trap servicing, and removal of breeding sites, with data collection and field data entry.

Willingness to travel and extended hours during disease outbreaks is required. Casual engagement starting mid-November 2026 with potential extensions.