Field Assistant- Canungra

HB Recruitment; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 48 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

9-day fortnight

Uniforms and PPE provided

Vehicle provided during work hours

Ongoing, full-time opportunities - no;

Résumé du poste

Queensland State Government is recruiting Field Assistants for the National Fire Ants Eradication Program at the Canungra Depot. The role involves outdoor surveillance, treatment, data collection and reporting to protect Queensland’s environment and communities.

Successful candidates will operate on a 9-day fortnight with $35+ per hour, receive uniforms and PPE, and have a vehicle provided during work hours. Induction is scheduled for Tuesday 27 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Australian open car licence.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to pass Police Check.

Responsabilités

• Drive up to one hour from the depot to access site locations.
• Conduct visual surveillance for fire ants.
• Undertake fire ant bait treatment.
• Walk 10–15 km per day across challenging terrain.
• Collect and record information using a tablet.
• Complete daily reporting and data recording.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Surveillance

Data collection

Description du poste

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
• Induction Tuesday 27 October 2026

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
• Induction Tuesday 27 October 2026

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 To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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.

Additional information

• Induction: Tuesday 27 October 2026
• $35+ per hour
• Ongoing, full-time opportunities - no end date!