Field Surveillance Officers

AWX; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AWX is partnering with a government environmental program to recruit Field Surveillance Officers for eradication efforts in Far North Queensland. These seasonal roles are based out of Cairns and may extend beyond the current season, with start times from early morning and a focus on specialised field surveillance.

Work involves outdoor environments, exposure to tropical weather, and teamwork with other outdoor staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work through varied and challenging environmental conditions for long periods.
• WHS focus: recognise, manage and follow workplace health and safety directions.
• Must hold a current open manual C (car) licence for Queensland.
• Must be willing to pass Drug and Alcohol test and a Physical Functional Assessment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a National Police Check.
• Australian citizen or permanent residency required prior to engagement.

Responsibilities

• Safely use a machete in rainforest environments for surveillance and treatment tasks.
• Work in terrain including challenging slopes, steep gradients, and dense vegetation.
• Walk long distances daily, up to 15 kilometres, with elevation changes.
• Collaborate in outdoor teams to deliver surveillance and possible field evacuations.
• Conduct field surveillance, mapping and treatment for eradication programs.
• Collect GPS data and record information as required by the project.
• Sample collection and reporting; communicate with landholders and stakeholders.
• Operate field equipment such as spray units, GPS devices and navigational tools

Skills

Outdoor labouring

Teamwork

Open manual driving licence

Safety focus

Tools

GPS

Chainsaw

Spray units

Job description

AWX is partnering with a government environmental program to recruit Field Surveillance Officers to support eradication efforts targeting harmful invasive species. These roles offer seasonal work with the potential to continue beyond the current season. You'll contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes while working across some of Far North Queensland's most unique landscapes.

About the Roles

Our clients are seeking Field Surveillance Officers to join their Eradication programs with roles on offer based out of Cairns, Queensland.

Field officer roles offer seasonal work with potential for ongoing opportunities after the season is concluded.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with start times from 6am. Hours may vary, dependant on weather conditions. The role will require you to undertake specialised field surveillance and treatment to eradicate harmful species from the Australian environment.

Residents local to Cairns areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your role will include, but not be limited to

• Safely use a machete in rainforest environments to undertake surveillance and treatment activities.
• Majority of surveillance and treatment activities are conducted in terrain defined as challenging slopes, steep gradients, dense vegetation. You will need to carry sufficient operational equipment, food and water for an entire day. You will be exposed to the tropical weather conditions, as well as a range of dangerous flora and fauna.
• Walk considerable distances every day, Including elevation in rainforest habitat e.g. continuous walking for up to 60 minutes and up to approximately 15 kilometres a day.
• Work effectively in teams of outdoor workers in challenging environments. This includes working within a team environment to deliver surveillance, and can include field evacuations due to first aid treatment events.
• Field based surveillance, mapping and treatment activities for the eradication of harmful species.
• Collect GPS data, record and correlate other information according to the requirements of the project
• Sample collection and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with landholders, program managers, staff and stakeholders
• Operate and maintain a variety of field equipment such as spray units, chainsaws, GPS and other navigational equipment

Eligibility requirements

Experience in intensive outdoor labouring, including residential, bushland & rainforest field work.

• MUST have the ability to work through varied and challenging environmental conditions for long periods of time.
• WHS Focus - Ability to recognise, manage and follow workplace health and safety directions.
• Experience in intensive outdoor labouring, bushland & tropical rainforest field work.
• MUST have a current valid open manual C (car) class QLD drivers' licence.
• MUST be willing and able to pass Drug and Alcohol test and Physical Functional Assessment
• MUST be willing and able to obtain a National Police Check

To be eligible for employment in this position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status. Evidence of your residency status or visa, with your right to work (including any conditions / restrictions) prior to engagement.

About AWX

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