Field Assistant: Fire Ant Eradication (Outdoor)

HB Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Uniforms and PPE provided

Vehicle provided during work hours

Ongoing, full-time opportunities - no;

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Surveillance

Data collection

Job description

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.