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

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

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