Field Pest Management Technician - Fire Ant Eradication

Primary Industries; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Industries in Queensland is seeking a Pest Management Technician to join the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. This hands-on, field-based role aims to protect communities, wildlife and industries by conducting surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities.

You will work in remote outdoor settings, collect and manage specimens, accurately record field data, operate equipment and handle chemicals safely under permit conditions, contributing to a meaningful environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based environmental work and data collection.
• Ability to follow established field procedures accurately.
• Comfort with handling chemicals and remote outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities.
• Support operational delivery, research and diagnostic services.
• Collect and manage specimens; record field data accurately.
• Identify species and environmental conditions during field work.
• Maintain, calibrate and use field equipment; ensure safety.
• Work safely in remote environments and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Fieldwork

Surveillance

Sampling

Mapping

Data recording

Chemical safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Primary Industries in Queensland is seeking a Pest Management Technician to join the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. This hands-on, field-based role aims to protect communities, wildlife and industries by conducting surveillance, sampling, mapping and treatment activities.

You will work in remote outdoor settings, collect and manage specimens, accurately record field data, operate equipment and handle chemicals safely under permit conditions, contributing to a meaningful environmental