Field Operations Admin Specialist - Fire Ant Eradication

Primary Industries; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program in Queensland invites applications for an Administration Officer (Dispatch). This hands-on role supports field operations with accurate administrative, data entry and coordination work to help protect communities and the environment from fire ants.

You will manage appointments, maintain datasets, generate reports, answer enquiries, and contribute to system testing and process improvements.

Qualifications

• No mandatory qualifications; practical ArcGIS/ArcPro knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong admin, data and coordination skills are important.
• Ability to learn across different systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely administrative support to operational activities.
• Create and manage appointments and bookings for treatment and surveillance activities.
• Review, update and maintain data to ensure records are accurate and reliable.
• Export, review and organise reports and operational data to support management decision-making.
• Respond to enquiries and deliver professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Use problem-solving skills to manage changing priorities, deadlines and non routine requests.
• Learn and confidently use relevant information systems and databases.
• Support system testing, troubleshooting and improvements to operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way administrative and operational activities are delivered.
• Share your knowledge and provide support or guidance to newer team members.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Coordination

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcPro

Job description

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program in Queensland invites applications for an Administration Officer (Dispatch). This hands-on role supports field operations with accurate administrative, data entry and coordination work to help protect communities and the environment from fire ants.

You will manage appointments, maintain datasets, generate reports, answer enquiries, and contribute to system testing and process improvements.