Field Assistant — Outdoor Invasive Species Control

AWX; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

AWX is seeking a Field Assistant to support invasive species eradication for a client in Queensland. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, bait distribution, and surveillance activities with a small team. PPE is provided as required.

You will work a 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri with every 2nd Friday off), start early, and complete 76 hours per fortnight. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's licence (Open preferred).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment functional assessment and drug & alcohol testing.
• Be able to pass a police check with a clean history
• A sound level of computer skills and literacy.
• Customer service background advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Walking up to 15km per day across varied terrain to spread bait.
• Carrying a hand spreader (1-2 kgs) and operating the crank to distribute bait.
• 30–60 minutes travel in work vehicles; driving rotation across sites.
• Walking up to 15km per day to search for infestation (nests).
• Carrying a light pointer (<500g) and poking the ground to inspect areas.
• Manual collection of suspect ants; travel in work vehicles as required.
• Resident liaison, paperwork, and data entry on a work tablet.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

AWX is seeking a Field Assistant to support invasive species eradication for a client in Queensland. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, bait distribution, and surveillance activities with a small team. PPE is provided as required.

You will work a 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri with every 2nd Friday off), start early, and complete 76 hours per fortnight. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass checks are required.