Field Assistant – Fire Ant Eradication (9-day Fortnight)

HB Recruitment; Gatton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Uniform and PPE provided

Vehicle provided during work hours

Opportunities to progress

Job summary

HB Recruitment is recruiting Field Assistants for a State Government Fire Ant Eradication Program in the Laidley area, starting Thu 19 November 2026. This full-time contract role focuses on surveillance and treatment of fire ants to support national eradication efforts.

Benefits include a 9-day fortnight, uniforms and PPE provided, a vehicle during work hours, and opportunities for progression within the program. Applicants must be physically fit and able to pass random drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• Open car licence required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Must be physically fit due to walking in challenging terrain.
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive up to one hour from the depot to access site locations.
• Conduct visual surveillance and bait treatment for fire ants.
• Perform daily reporting tasks, data collection and record keeping.
• Record information accurately on a tablet.

Skills

Open car licence

Team environment

Customer service (desirable)

Physical fitness

Drug and alcohol testing

Job description

HB Recruitment is recruiting Field Assistants for a State Government Fire Ant Eradication Program in the Laidley area, starting Thu 19 November 2026. This full-time contract role focuses on surveillance and treatment of fire ants to support national eradication efforts.

Benefits include a 9-day fortnight, uniforms and PPE provided, a vehicle during work hours, and opportunities for progression within the program. Applicants must be physically fit and able to pass random drug and alcohol testing.