Field Assistant - Laidley

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

Our Client, a State Government organisation, is currently recruiting Field Assistants to join the Fire Ant Eradication Program in the Laidley area to commence on Thursday 19 November 2026. This opportunity presents successful applicants with the ability to make valued contributions to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.

Secure your position within the next week! We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for multiple ongoing positions which offer a great pay rate on a full-time contractual basis.

You will be responsible for the thorough and effective surveillance and treatment of Fire Ants throughout the Laidley area.

Benefits include:

• 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 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 through challenging terrain
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing.