Fire Ant Eradication – Field Officers

Protecht Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Uniforms & PPE

Company vehicle

Long-term employment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Protecht Group is seeking Field Officers to join the Fire Ant Eradication Program with Biosecurity Queensland, based at the Virginia Depot. This outdoor role keeps you active while protecting Queensland's environment and communities.

You will patrol Southern Queensland, conduct surveillance, apply bait treatments, record observations, and engage with the public. The role offers outdoor work across South East Queensland, uniforms and PPE, a company vehicle, and long-term employment with a

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in diverse environments.
• Ability to follow safety and biosecurity protocols.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual surveillance for pest species.
• Apply bait treatments in targeted areas.
• Record field observations and data.
• Complete daily reports and records.
• Drive a company vehicle between locations.
• Engage with the public and provide information when required.

Skills

Outdoor work

Surveillance

Data entry

Public interaction

Job description

Looking for a role that gets you outdoors, keeps you active, and allows you to make a real difference to Queensland's environment and communities?

Protech is seeking motivated and reliable Field Officers to join the Fire Ant Eradication Program with Biosecurity Queensland, working from the Virginia Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for people who enjoy working outdoors, exploring different environments, and being part of an important initiative protecting Queensland from invasive pests.

As a Field Officer, you'll spend your days conducting surveillance and treatment activities across Southern Queensland, working as part of a supportive team dedicated to safeguarding local ecosystems, agriculture, and communities.

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing, long-term employment opportunities
• Attractive pay rate of $36+ per hour
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, providing better work-life balance
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Vehicle provided during work hours
• Work outdoors in diverse locations across South East Queensland
• Be part of a meaningful government-supported environmental program

About the role

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting visual surveillance for fire ants and other insect pests
• Applying bait treatments in targeted areas
• Recording field observations and collecting accurate data
• Completing daily reports and record-keeping activities
• Driving a company vehicle between assigned locations
• Engaging with members of the public and providing information when required

Pre-employment requirements

• Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol Screening
• Ability to obtain and pass a National Police Check

If you're looking for a rewarding outdoor role where your work contributes to protecting Queensland's future, we'd love to hear from you.