Field Assistant - Burleigh Heads

HB Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Uniforms provided

Vehicle provided during work hours

Career progression

Job summary

State Government's Fire Ant Eradication Program is recruiting Field Assistants to join the Burleigh Heads Depot, commencing 26 November 2026. These full-time, ongoing roles provide a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

You will drive to site locations, perform surveillance and bait treatment, and record daily data on a tablet with regular reporting. Uniforms and PPE are provided, a vehicle is supplied during work hours, and there are opportunities

Qualifications

• An Australian open car licence is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Must be physically fit for walking 10–15km daily in challenging terrain.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to complete and pass a Police check.

Responsibilities

• Drive up to one hour from the depot to access site locations.
• Conduct visual surveillance and bait treatment activities.
• Complete daily reporting tasks and collect data.
• Record information on a tablet accurately.

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Customer service

Physical fitness

Police check clearance

Job description

Our Client, a State Government organisation, is currently recruiting Field Assistants to join the Fire Ant Eradication Program at the Burleigh Heads Depot, commencing on Thursday 26 November 2026. These opportunities present successful applicants with the ability to make valued contributions to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for numerous full-time, ongoing roles which offer a great casual pay rate.

• Work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Vehicle will be provided during work hours
• Opportunities to progress within the program.

Main duties of the role include:

• Driving up to one hour from the depot in order to access site locations
• Visual surveillance and bait treatment
• Daily reporting tasks, data collection and record keeping
• Collecting and accurately recording information on a tablet

Applicants must possess the following skills and experience

• An Australian open car licence.
• Be able to work in a team environment
• Customer service experience is desirable
• Be physically fit as the role requires substantial walking 10-15km per day through challenging terrain
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
• Must be able to complete and pass a Police check

Additional information

• 9-day Fortnight
• Uniforms Provided
• Meaningful work and valued contributions