Herbicide Technician

Downer; Port Pirie Regional Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Safety-first environment

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Herbicide Technician to join our outdoor vegetation management team across varied sites. This hands-on role focuses on safe herbicide application, data recording and collaboration with Supervisors and contractors to achieve sustainable vegetation outcomes.

You will hold ChemCert or ACUP accreditation (or willing to obtain), MR driver licence, and experience in herbicide application or land management.

Qualifications

• Must hold ChemCert or ACUP accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
• MR Driver Licence is required; HR Licence is advantageous.
• Experience in herbicide application and vegetation management.
• Understanding of safe chemical handling and environmental rules.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely mix, prepare and apply herbicides using handheld, backpack and vehicle spraying equipment.
• Identify invasive weed species and assess treatment needs across sites.
• Maintain accurate spray records, treatment data and equipment logs.
• Calibrate and inspect spraying equipment regularly.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisors, contractors and landholders for effective outcomes.

Skills

ChemCert/ACUP

MR Driver Licence

Herbicide application

Environmental compliance

Outdoor work mindset

Job description

At Downer, we plan, create and sustain. As the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities that communities rely on every day.

We're seeking a Herbicide Technician to join our team, delivering vegetation management and weed control programs across roadsides, reserves, agricultural land and conservation areas.

This is a hands‑on outdoor role where you'll work both independently and within a supportive team, contributing to environmental sustainability, public safety and community wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely mix, prepare and apply herbicides using hand‑held, backpack and vehicle‑mounted spraying equipment
  
• Identify invasive weed species and assess treatment requirements across a variety of sites
  
• Maintain accurate spray records, treatment data and equipment logs
  
• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and calibration of spraying equipment
  
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant safety, environmental and legislative requirements
  
• Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, landholders and other stakeholders to deliver effective vegetation management outcomes
  

About You

• Current ChemCert or ACUP accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
  
• Minimum MR Driver Licence (HR Licence highly regarded)
  
• Experience in herbicide application, vegetation management, land management or a related field
  
• Understanding of safe chemical handling practices and environmental compliance requirements
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with minimal supervision
  
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  
• Physically fit, reliable and self‑motivated
  

Why Join Downer?

• Work with an industry-leading organisation
  
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety
  
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainable environmental outcomes