Field Assistant - Mutdapilly

HB Recruitment; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Vehicle provided during work hours

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Field Assistants are sought by a State Government organisation to join the Fire Ant Eradication Program at the Mutdapilly depot, starting 19 November 2026. These ongoing, full-time roles offer the opportunity to support national eradication efforts with hands-on surveillance and bait treatment across the Mutdapilly area.

Responsibilities include driving from the depot to sites, recording data on a tablet, and daily reporting.

Qualifications

• An open car licence is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Customer service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive up to one hour from the depot to access site locations.
• Conduct visual surveillance and bait treatment of Fire Ants.

Skills

Open car licence

Team player

Customer service

Physically fit

Drug/alcohol testing readiness

Job description

Our Client, a State Government organisation, is currently recruiting Field Assistants to join the Fire Ant Eradication Program at the Mutdapilly depot to commence 19 November 2026. This opportunity presents successful applicants with the ability to make valued contributions to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for multipleongoingpositions 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 Mutdapilly area.

• Work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight
• Pay rate of $35.06/hour (awaiting approval for an increase)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Vehicle will be provided during work hours
• Opportunities to progress within the program.

The 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.